Senior Application Developer/Engineer (AWS & DevOps)

NVI • Norfolk, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Application Developer / Cloud Engineer to support critical U.S. Navy mission-critical cloud platform delivery efforts 100% on-site in Norfolk, VA. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain secure software applications and automated pipelines directly within classified government enclaves (SCIF). You will bridge the gap between application code and secure infrastructure using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and modern DevSecOps methodologies.

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must reside within 30 miles of Norfolk, Virginia
• Must have an active Top Secret Clearance (TS/SCI)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience
• Bachelor’s degree (Computer Science Concentration)
• DoD Government Experience
• Ability to work 100% on-site at a designated secure facility in the Norfolk, VA area (no remote work or telework options available).
• Must hold an active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance at the time of application.
• 3 to 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development, system analysis, or database management.
• Demonstrated proficiency in modern programming languages, specifically Java and Python.
• Proven, hands-on experience with core AWS services, including Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, and ECS.
• Must possess active professional-level certifications: AWS Certified Developer – Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
• Must hold an active IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE or CISSP).
• U.S. Citizenship is strictly required.

Nice To Haves

• An AWS Certification Preferred- (AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect, or DevOps Engineer).
• Direct experience working with isolated, air-gapped, or cross-domain networks.
• Experience implementing automated security scanning tools (SAST/DAST, container scanning, and vulnerability tracking) inside AWS ECS pipelines.
• Familiarity with database optimization techniques for cloud-native NoSQL options like DynamoDB.
• Prior experience working near or directly supporting US Navy Fleet operations or local commands (e.g., USFFC, NAVWAR/NIWC Atlantic, or NAVSEA).

Responsibilities

• Design, write, test, and debug secure cloud-native applications and microservices tailored for Navy fleet and enterprise operational environments using Java and Python.
• Deploy and manage resilient, scalable workloads in high-compliance AWS environments, maximizing serverless architectures and automated cloud configurations.
• Build, scale, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, artifact management, and rapid product deployments.
• Develop and implement reusable infrastructure configurations using Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK to minimize environmental drift.
• Harden applications and environments to ensure compliance with DoD STIGs and Navy Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements.
• Work daily within high-security facilities in Norfolk to collaborate with Navy personnel, system administrators, and tactical stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior