Junior to Mid-Level Cloud Developer (AWS) - Clearable or Secret Clearance in Scott AFB, Illinois at SpatialGIS LLC

SpatialGIS Services is seeking a motivated Junior-to-Mid Level Cloud Developer to join our technical team. In this role, you will serve as a key builder and maintainer within our cloud infrastructure. You will be responsible for executing well-defined technical tasks, developing features, and ensuring the smooth operation of our automated pipelines.
The ideal candidate is a disciplined developer who excels at taking Jira-defined requirements and turning them into functional code, submitting clean Merge Requests, and navigating rigorous change management processes to deploy high-quality solutions.

Core Responsibilities
• Feature Development: Write, test, and maintain cloud-native code and scripts (PowerShell, Bash, JSON) specifically designed for AWS environments.
• Pipeline Execution: Proactively monitor and trigger GitLab CI/CD pipelines, ensuring all unit tests and security scans pass prior to merging.
• Process Adherence: Draft detailed Change Requests (CRs) for all production deployments, gathering necessary artifacts and test results for CAB approval.
• Documentation: Maintain high standards of documentation by updating technical specs, API documentation, and team runbooks in Confluence.
• Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in sprint cycles, providing daily status updates in Jira and collaborating with senior engineers to refine technical tasks.
Key Technical Expectations
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Deploy and manage AWS resources using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Containerization: Experience managing containerized environments (ECS with Fargate or Rancher RKE2).
• Configuration Management: Utilize AWS Systems Manager (SSM) for routine operations and manage secrets via AWS Parameter Store. Experience with Ansible is a plus.
• Deployment Logistics: Experience with AWS StackSets for managing resources across multiple accounts and regions.
• Version Control: Expert use of Git; submit functional code via Merge Requests and participate in active peer code reviews.
• Troubleshooting: Ability to interpret GitLab pipeline logs to identify and resolve basic build or test failures independently.

Qualifications
• Experience Level: 1.5 – 3 years of professional experience in cloud development or DevOps engineering.
• Security Clearance: Must possess an active Secret Interim or Secret clearance.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Tools Proficiency: Proficient with GitLab, AWS, Jira, and Confluence.

Why Join SpatialGIS Services?

At SpatialGIS Services, we value precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As a Level 2 Developer, you will be embedded in a team that prioritizes professional growth and technical excellence. You will have the opportunity to work on mission-critical infrastructure while honing your skills in modern cloud engineering practices.
SpatialGIS Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.