ME00610-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 design, develop, deploy, and sustain cloud-native applications and data processing solutions supporting mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs
• The successful candidate will leverage modern cloud technologies, microservices, and containerized architectures to build scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions
• This role requires close collaboration with software engineers, cloud architects, DevSecOps engineers, and mission stakeholders to deliver innovative capabilities within Agile development environments

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain cloud-native applications and microservices using Java (Spring Boot) and/or Python
• Develop and support scalable data processing pipelines for cloud-based applications and analytics platforms
• Build, deploy, and maintain containerized applications using Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation
• Integrate software solutions with AWS cloud services and distributed architectures
• Implement CI/CD pipelines to automate software builds, testing, deployment, and release management
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability within cloud environments
• Utilize monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK Stack to maintain operational health
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to define requirements, develop technical solutions, and support continuous delivery
• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, system integration, and technical planning activities.
• Support system modernization efforts while maintaining security, availability, and mission continuity

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Five (5) or more years of directly related software engineering or cloud development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. An additional two (2) years of directly related experience may substitute for the degree requirement
• Strong proficiency developing applications using Java (Spring Boot) or Python
• Hands-on experience developing and deploying applications within Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environments
• Experience with web application frameworks, RESTful APIs, and microservices architectures
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based data processing pipelines
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills
• Experience working within Agile software development environments

Desired Qualifications

• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• Elastic Certified Engineer
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, including Pods, Services, Namespaces, Deployments, and resource management
• Experience developing Kubernetes Operators and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs)
• Experience with distributed streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka
• Experience with graph databases such as Neo4j
• Experience implementing cloud monitoring and observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or similar technologies
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools including Terraform and AWS CloudFormation
• Experience with big data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, automated testing, and secure software development methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and systems engineering skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within fast-paced, mission-focused environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to delivering secure, scalable, and maintainable cloud software solutions that support critical national security 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.