About the role
Job Summary
Seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to develop mission-critical software supporting some of the Intelligence Community’s largest distributed computing environments
This position works as part of an Agile product development team to build, integrate, deploy, and sustain applications that support large-scale compute clusters operating in highly available, mission-focused environments
Primary Responsibilities
Design, develop, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain Java-based applications supporting large-scale distributed computing environments
Participate in the full Agile software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, software design, implementation, integration, testing, deployment, operations, and sustainment
Develop software solutions that integrate with and extend commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and government off-the-shelf (GOTS) technologies
Perform software code reviews, architecture reviews, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and root cause analysis
Develop and implement automated test plans, test scripts, and software validation activities
Support software integration and testing across complex distributed environments
Deploy and manage software using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and modern CI/CD practices
Develop and support software operating within containerized and microservices-based architectures.
Monitor production systems and diagnose and resolve software and operational issues
Participate in Tier III operational and on-call support as required
Develop and maintain software for UNIX/Linux operating environments
Collaborate with software engineers, system administrators, cloud engineers, test engineers, and mission stakeholders to deliver reliable and scalable solutions
Mentor junior developers by providing technical guidance, conducting peer reviews, and sharing software engineering best practices
Support continuous improvement of software development, deployment, testing, and operational processes
Required Qualifications
Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
Five (5) years of experience in software development or software engineering, including experience with requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis and resolution
Four (4) years of experience developing software using high-level programming languages such as Java, C, or C++
Three (3) years of experience in software integration and software testing, including development and implementation of test plans and test scripts
Three (3) years of experience developing software for UNIX/Linux operating systems, including Red Hat environments
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is highly desired and may be considered equivalent to two (2) years of experience
A master’s degree in a technical field may be considered equivalent to four (4) years of experience.
Degrees in Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar disciplines will be considered technical degrees
Candidates must possess at least one of the following certifications:
AWS Certified Developer – Associate
AWS Certified Machine Learning – Associate
AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Desired Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following technologies or environments is highly desired:
Apache Hadoop
Apache Accumulo
Apache NiFi
MongoDB
ActiveMQ or other message broker technologies
Spring Framework
Python
Bash scripting
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Hybrid cloud environments
Containerization and microservices
Infrastructure as Code
CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Security and compliance best practices
Data warehouses and analytics platforms
Large-scale data-flow and distributed processing environments
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.
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.