Application Migration & Data Development SME

M9 Solutions
Public Trust clearance required
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with experience in AWS application migration and GitLab CI/CD configuration working in a government IT environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with AWS application migration and GitLab CI/CD configuration experience in government IT projects
    — “Demonstrated experience migrating or onboarding applications between AWS environments.”
  • Professionals who can translate technical complexities into clear stakeholder communication
    — “Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical issues for varied audiences.”

Things to consider

  • Public Trust clearance is a mandatory requirement for this remote role.
    — “An active Public Trust clearance is required.”
  • The role involves coordination across multiple technical teams and ongoing stakeholder communication.
    — “Coordinates migration activities between technical teams, tracking decisions, actions, dependencies, and risks.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your background in assessing application dependencies and managing migration risks.
    — “Ability to assess application dependencies and identify migration risks and technical constraints.”
  • Demonstrate your experience in deploying and validating applications in test environments.
    — “Deploys the application to a test environment and supports functional and technical validation.”
  • Include examples of refining application capabilities or user interfaces to meet new standards.
    — “Refines application capabilities and user interfaces to support the requirements and operating model of the new application development team.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • successful application migration
  • technical documentation
Typical background
software engineeringdata engineeringcloud computing

Skills & requirements

Required

Application MigrationAWS ServicesGitlab Ci/cdApplication DevelopmentDeployment Troubleshooting

Preferred

Infrastructure-as-codeAutomation Practices

Stack & domain

Application MigrationApplication ArchitectureDependenciesConfigurationInterfacesDeployment RequirementsOperational ConsiderationsApplication Source CodeDeployment MaterialsGitlab Ci/cd ConfigurationGitlab RepositoriesCi/cd PipelinesAWS ServicesApplication DevelopmentCodebase UnderstandingCode ModificationTestingDocumentationApplication CapabilitiesUser InterfacesCode OwnershipDesign DecisionsOngoing Development PracticesMigration StepsCode And Configuration ChangesTest ResultsKnown IssuesReadiness ReviewsTechnical Working SessionsTechnical BriefingsSupport DocumentationInfrastructure-as-codeAutomation PracticesCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingDecision-makingTeamworkLeadershipTechnical WritingIT ServicesFederal GovernmentIT Talent SolutionsData Delivery & AnalyticsCyber SecurityCloud MigrationApplications And InfrastructureSoftware DevelopmentFinance & AccountingAWS EnvironmentsDeployment TroubleshootingNetworkingIdentity And Access ManagementEnvironment ConfigurationApplication DependenciesMigration RisksTechnical ConstraintsApplication FunctionalityApplication TestingDeployment ValidationTechnical Handoffs

About the role

Original posting from M9 Solutions via Greenhouse

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.

M9 Solutions is seeking an Application Migration & Data Development SME to work remotely in support of a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC. An active Public Trust clearance is required.

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary technical point of contact for application migration discussions.

Gathers and documents application architecture, dependencies, configuration, interfaces, deployment requirements, and operational considerations.

Coordinates migration activities between technical teams, tracking decisions, actions, dependencies, and risks.

Reviews application source code and deployment materials for compatibility with the receiving environment's GitLab CI/CD configuration.

Imports and configures the application within designated GitLab repositories and CI/CD pipelines, coordinating required access, approvals, and pipeline changes.

Troubleshoots build, configuration, integration, and deployment issues with technical teams.

Deploys the application to a test environment and supports functional and technical validation.

Makes application code and configuration changes as needed to address test findings, technical constraints, and receiving-environment standards.

Refines application capabilities and user interfaces to support the requirements and operating model of the new application development team.

Coordinates with the new application development team on code ownership, interfaces, design decisions, and ongoing development practices.

Documents migration steps, code and configuration changes, test results, known issues, and operational considerations.

Coordinates readiness reviews and hands off the application and supporting artifacts for movement to the more secure network.

Communicates status, blockers, decisions, and next steps to technical stakeholders and program leadership.

Participates in technical working sessions, reviews, and status meetings; prepares concise technical briefings and support documentation as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Active Public Trust security clearance.

4+ years of relevant experience.

Demonstrated experience migrating or onboarding applications between AWS environments.

Application development experience, including the ability to understand, modify, test, and document an existing codebase.

Hands-on experience with GitLab repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment troubleshooting.

Experience with AWS services, application architecture, networking, identity and access management, and environment configuration.

Ability to assess application dependencies and identify migration risks and technical constraints.

Experience adapting application functionality or user interfaces to new technical standards, user needs, or team ownership models.

Experience supporting application testing, deployment validation, and technical handoffs.

Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and automation practices.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical issues for varied audiences.

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Ability to work within defined security, access, change-control, and delivery processes.

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Full-Time Employee Compensation

M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits

Salary Range$160,000—$180,000 USDM9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal subcontractor and complies with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). M9 also adheres to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), ensuring equal opportunity for protected veterans. If you wish to voluntarily share that you are an individual with a disability, you are welcome to do so at any point in the application or employment process; M9 does not require this information, and it will not affect your candidacy. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at hr@m9solutions.com or 703-936-0880.

M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents. 

With 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diverse perspectives in driving the vision of the company. 

Source: M9 Solutions careers (Greenhouse)

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