ME00611-Cloud Software Engineer 2 in Annapolis Junction, Maryland at Momentum Engineering

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to provide cloud software research, development, and engineering services supporting mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs
• The selected candidate will participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, software design and development, installation, integration, testing, validation, enhancement, sustainment, and issue diagnosis and resolution
• This position requires experience developing secure, scalable cloud-based applications and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in Agile environments

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform requirements analysis and translate mission needs into secure, scalable cloud software solutions
• Design, develop, integrate, test, deploy, and sustain cloud-native applications and services
• Support software installation, configuration, system integration, and operational deployment activities
• Conduct software testing, validation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis to resolve technical issues
• Enhance existing cloud applications by implementing new capabilities, performance improvements, and security updates
• Collaborate with software engineers, cloud architects, DevSecOps engineers, and mission stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, software artifacts, and implementation plans
• Participate in Agile planning, sprint reviews, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support system modernization efforts while maintaining operational continuity and mission readiness
• Ensure software solutions comply with applicable security, quality, and configuration management requirements

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Five (5) or more years of directly related experience in cloud software development, software engineering, or cloud application development
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field is highly desired and may substitute for two (2) years of directly related experience
• Master's degree in a related technical field may substitute for four (4) years of directly related experience
• Experience designing, developing, integrating, testing, and sustaining cloud-based software solutions.
• Experience throughout the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Candidates should possess one or more of the following cloud certifications:
• • AWS Certified Developer – Associate
  • AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
  • Elastic Certified Engineer

Desired Qualifications

• Experience developing cloud-native applications and microservices
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Knowledge of containerization technologies and Kubernetes
• Experience supporting DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Familiarity with distributed systems, cloud security best practices, and scalable application architectures
• Experience working in Agile software development environments supporting DoD or Intelligence Community missions

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.