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Cloud Applications Engineer III

By Light Professional IT Services

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Remote Herndon, VA
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
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Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Applications Engineer III to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud computing, software development, and systems engineering. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud platforms, containerization, and modern software development practices.


Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and deploy scalable cloud-based applications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate application deployment processes
  • Monitor and optimize application performance and scalability
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • 3+ years of experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Proficient in at least one programming language (Java, Python, Go, etc.)
  • Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and best practices
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience with microservices architecture
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
  • Experience with agile development methodologies

Clearance Requirements

Active Secret clearance required. TS/SCI clearance with polygraph preferred.


Remote Work Eligibility

This position is eligible for remote work with occasional travel required.

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Founded in 2002 as a small family business, By Light has expanded to a large, diverse organization with more than 2,000 employees working with numerous Government and Commercial clients at locations around the world. Driven by a management team steeped in practical experience from Defense, Intelligence, Federal Healthcare, and Commercial sectors, we are trusted to provide reliable, cost-effective IT and Cyberspace Operations solutions to each customer on every project.
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Job Category
IT - Hardware
Clearance Level
Secret