Cloud Software Engineer with Java or C/C++, TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph Security Clearance Required, Onsite
Job Description
Cloud Software Engineer with Java or C/C++, TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph Security Clearance Required, Onsite
The team is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer with Java or C/C++. This is a position on a product development team. The candidate will have a primary focus of supporting all aspects of agile software design and development for products that are integrated into systems on large scale compute clusters and AWS Cloud Infrastructure. Duties include design & development of new capabilities, testing, optimization & performance tuning, and operation & sustainment functions. As a Cloud Software Engineer with Java or C/C++, you are expected to perform requirements analysis, software design, development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution at a high level of proficiency and independence. You are expected to communicate directions and provide guidance to more Junior Programmer/Analysts, as required. The Cloud Software Engineer with Java or C/C++ must be adept at developing solutions which integrated or extended COTS or GOTS products. Additionally, the Cloud Software Engineer with Java or C/C++may be responsible for evaluating project needs, determining tasks and durations, and generating and reviewing designs for technical accuracy, completeness. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph security clearance. This is a 100% Onsite position and not open for Hybrid and/or Remote.
Qualifications
Cloud Software Engineer Qualifications:
- Must have an active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph security clearance.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or in a related technical field is highly desired, which will be considered equivalent to 2 years of experience. A Master's degree in a Technical Field will be considered equivalent to 4 years of experience. Note: A degree in Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar degree will be considered as a technical field.
- Need at least 8 years of experience in Software Development/Engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution.
- Need at least 6 years of experience developing software with high level languages such as Java, C/C++.
- Need at least 5 years of experience developing software for UNIX/Linux (RedHat versions 3-5) operating systems.
- Proficiency in using AWS SDKs and APIs.
- Expertise in AWS Cloud Architecture design.
- Deep understanding of AWS Services.
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform.
- Expertise in Continuous Integration, Deployment, Testing and Monitoring practices.
- Java programming for distributed systems, with experience in networking and multi-threading.
- Agile development experience with source code management practices and tools.
- Well-grounded in Linux fundamentals and knowledge in at least one scripting language (e.g. Python, Ruby, Perl, etc.).
- Familiarity with microservices software development techniques and container-orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
- Cloud Developer Certification.
Cloud Software Engineer Preferred Skills:
- Apache Open Source Hadoop
- Apache Open Source Accumulo
- Apache Open Source NiFi
- Knowledge of security and compliance best practices
Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc.
Keywords: Annapolis Junction MD Jobs, Cloud Software Engineer, Java, C/C++, AWS, Cloud, UNIX, Linux, SDK, API, Infrastructure as Code, IAC, Cloud Formation, Terraform, Ruby, Python, Perl, NiFi, Open Source, Hadoop, Accumulo, Programming, Programmer/Analyst, Software Developer, TS/SCI Security Clearance, Full Scope Polygraph Security Clearance, Maryland Recruiters, IT Jobs, Maryland Recruiting
Looking to hire a Cloud Software Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD or in other cities? Our IT recruiting agencies and staffing companies can help.
We help companies that are looking to hire Cloud Software Engineers for jobs in Annapolis Junction, Maryland and in other cities too. Please contact our IT recruiting agencies and IT staffing companies today!
Additional Information
Please check out all of our jobs at www.nextstepsystems.com.
Average salary estimate
If an employer mentions a salary or salary range on their job, we display it as an "Employer Estimate". If a job has no salary data, Rise displays an estimate if available.
NextGen Federal Systems seeks a seasoned Senior Software Engineer to lead full-stack TypeScript/React/Node development and deliver secure, mission-critical software in an agile, DevSecOps-aware environment.
Lead application and cloud security for a fast-growing AI EdTech platform, embedding with engineering teams to build secure-by-default systems and developer-friendly security workflows.
Experienced Angular frontend developer needed to implement accessible, component-driven web interfaces for a federal modernization program and collaborate with UX, backend, and product teams.
Experienced Java/J2EE developer needed to lead enhancements for a retail e‑commerce core platform, with Oracle and ATG experience strongly preferred.
Be the Forward Deployed Engineer who owns customer integrations, shapes product direction, and ensures stablecoin payments integrate reliably with partners at an early-stage NYC startup.
Join Patreon's Identity & Access team to design and implement authentication, verification, and account-protection features that keep creators and their supporters safe and secure.
NBCUniversal's DTC Engineering DevOps Academic Year internship offers a paid, part-time remote opportunity to support TVE infrastructure, CI/CD, and automation across Peacock and other DTC platforms.
Polygon Labs seeks an AI Developer Experience Engineer to build org-wide AI tooling, agent integrations, and observability that speed AI adoption across a distributed blockchain-focused company.
Entry-level software developer role at Voya Financial working on designing, coding, testing and maintaining application components while supporting user requirements and learning from senior engineers.
Bosch Rexroth is hiring a Summer 2026 Software Engineering Intern to develop C# tools that generate and optimize C++ code for embedded systems in mobile machine applications.
Alegeus is hiring a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain .NET-based SaaS applications that support fintech and healthtech solutions in a collaborative, hybrid environment.
Lead the design and implementation of evaluation infrastructure and observability for enterprise-grade AI agents powering audit and assurance workflows at Fieldguide's San Francisco office.
Staff Software Engineer to build and scale AI-native full-stack products at HubSpot Foundry, shipping rapid prototypes and production-ready features that help SMBs grow.
🔮
Hi, I'm Risa! Your AI Career Copilot
you, just ask me below!
