Cloud Software Developer

MKS2 Technologies
Dahlgren, VA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Cloud Software Developers with AWS and data engineering experience will find this mission-focused role in a government-contracted environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on experience in AWS and ETL workflows are ideal for this mission-driven role.
    — “1+ years of experience with: Developing ETL workflows and data transformation processes.”
  • Individuals who can rapidly adapt to new programming languages and tools will thrive in this dynamic setting.
    — “Ability to quickly learn and apply new programming languages, tools, and technical approaches as mission needs evolve.”
  • Candidates with a background in data engineering and a demonstrated ability to integrate AI into solutions are well-suited for this position.
    — “The ability to incorporate AI-enabled functionality where appropriate.”

Things to consider

  • U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to the TS/SCI clearance requirement.
    — “Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.”
  • Candidates must already have TS/SCI clearance eligibility before starting the role.
    — “All applicants must have current DoD TS/SCI clearance eligibility day one and prior to entry on duty.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific experience with AWS services like Lambda, S3, and EC2 in your resume and interviews.
    — “Hands-on AWS delivery experience using services such as Lambda, S3, EC2, IAM, CloudWatch, and infrastructure-as-code tools.”
  • Showcase your ability to integrate AI into data workflows with concrete examples.
    — “Integrate AI capabilities into data workflows and applications when required.”
  • Demonstrate your capacity to work in fast-changing environments with evolving priorities.
    — “Work effectively in a fast-changing environment involving ambiguity, evolving requirements, shifting priorities, and non -routine technical challenges.”
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What success looks like

  • Design, develop, test, and support reliable cloud-based applications and data-processing solutions
  • Incorporate AI-enabled functionality into cloud-based applications
Typical background
3+ years of experience in software development, cloud engineering, application development, data engineering, or a related technical discipline

Skills & requirements

Required

AWS Cloud TechnologiesETL WorkflowsData Transformation ProcessesAI Integration Into Data Solutions Or Applications

Preferred

AWS CertificationsComptia Cloud+ CertificationKubernetes Delivery Experience

Stack & domain

AWS Cloud TechnologiesAI IntegrationETL WorkflowsData Transformation ProcessesSoftware Development Lifecycle (sdlc)R And RubyKubernetesAWS Certified Cloud PractitionerAWS Certified Solutions ArchitectAWS Certified DeveloperAWS Certified Data EngineerComptia Cloud+

About the role

Original posting from MKS2 Technologies

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

Cloud Software Developer

Salary: $130,000 - $140,000

The Cloud Software Developer designs, develops, tests, and supports reliable cloud-based applications and data-processing solutions in a dynamic mission environment. The role requires strong software development and system-integration capabilities, practical experience with AWS technologies, and the ability to incorporate AI-enabled functionality where appropriate. Success requires sound analytical and problem-solving skills, familiarity with the software development lifecycle, and the flexibility to quickly learn and apply new programming languages, tools, and technical approaches as mission needs evolve.

Work Location: On-site in Dahlgren, VA.

Basic Required Qualifications and Skills: 

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data engineering, data science, computer engineering, or a related technical field.

3+ years of experience in software development, cloud engineering, application development, data engineering, or a related technical discipline, including hands-on software development lifecycle (SDLC) experience.

1+ years of experience with:

Developing ETL workflows and data transformation processes.

Software development supporting data engineering and system integration.

AWS cloud technologies

AI integration into data solutions or applications.

Experience using diverse languages or scripting tools, including R and Ruby.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to adapt to unfamiliar tools, programming languages, and technical tasks quickly.

Willingness to work in a dynamic environment where priorities and technical requirements may shift

Ability to meet DoD 8140.03 requirements for the applicable work role, Database Administrator (Intermediate) or equivalent.

Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with SAP eligibility.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.

All applicants must have current DoD TS/SCI clearance eligibility day one and prior to entry on duty. 

Desired Qualifications and Skills: It is desirable that the candidate have the following qualifications:

AWS certifications preferred, such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer, or AWS Certified Data Engineer.

CompTIA Cloud+ or comparable cloud certification.

Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining reliable software applications and data-processing solutions.

Hands-on AWS delivery experience using services such as Lambda, S3, EC2, IAM, CloudWatch, and infrastructure-as-code tools to deploy, monitor, and support cloud-based applications and data workloads.

Hands-on Kubernetes delivery experience deploying, configuring, scaling, and troubleshooting containerized applications, including working with clusters, pods, deployments, services, configuration, and application logs.

Production data-engineering experience, including operating pipelines or ETL workflows in a live environment.

Hands-on experience with AWS through professional, academic, personal, or laboratory projects.

Experience with additional languages and tools, such as R or Ruby, beyond the core development stack.

AI integration exposure, including incorporating AI capabilities into data workflows or applications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position will include, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

Build and optimize ETL processes that ingest, transform, validate, and deliver data for mission use.

Develop software components that support data engineering, automation, integration, and operational requirements.

Use AWS services to develop, deploy, and support cloud-based data solutions.

Integrate AI capabilities into data workflows and applications when required.

Diagnose technical issues, improve performance and reliability, and solve novel data challenges.

Rapidly learn and use new programming languages, frameworks, and tools, including languages such as R and Ruby when needed.

Work effectively in a fast-changing environment involving ambiguity, evolving requirements, shifting priorities, and non -routine technical challenges.

Take initiative, transition between tools and programming languages with minimal ramp-up, and apply sound engineering judgment to new mission problems.

Other duties as assigned.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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