Cloud Software Engineer

Mid -level (2-5 years) Must be eligible for a security clearance (US Citizen) Must be able to work 100% onsite in Oak Ridge, Tennessee We are looking for a Cloud Software Engineer who enjoys the intersection of application code and cloud infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Architect & Build: Design and develop scalable software solutions leveraging core AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, Step Functions, SQS, SNS, RDS, and API Gateway). Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Use Terraform to provision, manage, and version-control cloud resources, ensuring high availability and environmental parity. Full-Stack Development: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Python (for backend logic and automation) and JavaScript/Node.js (for web services and integrations). Containerization: Manage application packaging and deployment using Docker, moving toward a microservices-based architecture. Automate Everything: Maintain and optimize our AWS CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that every pull request in Git moves through a robust testing and deployment lifecycle. Collaborate: Use Jira to track progress, participate in sprint planning, and contribute to a culture of transparency and technical excellence. Required Qualifications Education: BS or MS in Computer Science (or a related technical field). Experience: A minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in a software engineering role. Cloud Proficiency: Hands-on experience developing and deploying software within AWS cloud infrastructure. IaC Skills: Proven experience deploying and managing production-grade resources using Terraform. Programming: High proficiency in Python and JavaScript (Node.js/React preferred). DevOps Toolchain: Familiarity with Git (branching strategies, PR workflows), Jira, and AWS DevOps tools (CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, etc.). Containers: Solid experience with Docker for creating, deploying, and managing containers. Preferred Tech Stack Database: Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB or Aurora. Observability: Using CloudWatch and OpenTelemetry for system health. Security: Understanding of IAM roles, policies, VPC security groups, and encryption. AI: Familiarity with agentic AI design patterns, AI dev tool sets (AIOPs), and LLM integration.