ME00612-Cloud Software Engineer 3

Cloud Software EngineerMomentum 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 SummarySeeking a Cloud Software Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and sustainment of secure cloud-based software solutions for mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs. The successful candidate will perform all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, software design, development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting. This role requires the ability to work independently while providing technical guidance to junior engineers and developing cloud solutions that balance performance, scalability, resilience, security, and cost.Primary ResponsibilitiesPerform requirements analysis and translate mission needs into secure, scalable cloud software solutionsDesign, develop, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain cloud-native applications and servicesInstall, configure, evaluate, enhance, and sustain cloud-based software systems throughout the software development lifecycleDiagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software, cloud infrastructure, and system integration issuesDesign cloud solutions that optimize cost, capability, availability, security, and operational resilienceDevelop and review software architectures, technical designs, and engineering documentation for completeness and technical accuracyEvaluate project requirements, estimate level of effort, define project tasks and schedules, and support technical planning activitiesParticipate in software integration, system validation, and operational testing to ensure mission readiness.Collaborate with software engineers, cloud architects, DevSecOps engineers, system administrators, and mission stakeholders to deliver secure cloud capabilitiesProvide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior software engineers and programmer/analystsParticipate in Agile software development activities, including sprint planning, design reviews, code reviews, and release planningSupport continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cloud platform performance, maintainability, and operational efficiencyRequired QualificationsMust have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope PolygraphMinimum of eight (8) years of experience in software development and engineering, including:Requirements analysisSoftware design and developmentInstallation and integrationSystem evaluation and enhancementSoftware maintenanceTesting and validationTroubleshooting and problem diagnosis/resolutionBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline is requiredAn additional four (4) years of directly related experience may be substituted for the degree requirementDegrees in Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar technical disciplines are considered qualifying technical degreesDemonstrated ability to independently develop secure, scalable cloud software solutions and provide technical guidance to junior personnelCandidates must possess one of the following cloud developer certifications prior to employment.

Certification will be verified during the interview or offer process.AWS Certified Developer – AssociateAWS Certified DevOps Engineer – ProfessionalCertified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)Elastic Certified EngineerDesired QualificationsExperience designing and developing cloud-native applications and microservicesExperience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud services and cloud architectureExperience with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes and DockerExperience developing RESTful APIs and distributed applicationsExperience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or similar technologiesExperience supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practicesFamiliarity with Linux/UNIX operating systems and cloud platform administrationExperience working within Agile software development environmentsStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across multidisciplinary teamsExempt 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.