Cloud Developer (SME1)

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We’re here to help you achieve a harmonious balance in your life—both at work and at home. Together, We Soar Our dynamic team consists of 10 companies united in a single mission: to venture from Moon to Mars and beyond. Join us on this extraordinary adventure! This position has been aligned with Amentum Space Exploration Division.  To learn more, click here . Overview We are seeking a  Cloud Developer  to design, develop, and maintain cloud-based software solutions supporting engineering and scientific projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or similar), strong programming skills (Python, JavaScript, React), and experience with DevOps tools and containerized applications. Responsibilities include building scalable data infrastructure, developing automation and analysis tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication, a commitment to Agile development, and the ability to work independently or within diverse teams Key Responsibilities Cloud Infrastructure & DevSecOps Implement DevSecOps principles to automate development workflows. Configure and manage Kubernetes infrastructure. Define and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Assist in containerizing new and legacy applications. Design and deploy cloud networking infrastructure. Manage networking for secure service communication and user access. Implement NASA-standard authentication, authorization, and role-based access controls. Ensure compliance with MSFC security plans and relevant federal standards. Enhance the robustness, reliability, and availability of deployed applications. Write and maintain comprehensive documentation for system design and processes. Software Development & Data Engineering Design and build scalable data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and structuring time series data. Apply data lake and data warehouse principles to support efficient data storage and retrieval. Integrate with authoritative data catalogs to ensure data discoverability and governance. Architect and implement near real-time data analysis solutions. Leverage cloud-native technologies to build scalable, maintainable solutions. Develop web-based applications for data visualization and automation. Maintain thorough documentation for all development and engineering processes. Required Qualifications A degree in software engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited university. Typical experience requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with minimum of 14 years of experience, M.S. with at least 18 years of experience, or B.S. with at least 20 years of experience.  You must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID. Experience with software engineering, architecture, design, development, testing (unit and integration), documentation, and product delivery. Proficiency in cloud environments such as  Amazon Web Services (AWS)  or  Google Cloud Platform (GCP) . Strong programming skills in  Python . Experience with  SQL , database management, and backend data storage concepts. Experience in cloud networking, such as deploying applications in a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) . Frontend web development experience, including  JavaScript  and the  React  framework. Experience implementing  ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)  data pipelines. Familiarity with  cloud data lake architecture  and  data warehouse  concepts. Experience with  containerized applications and containers,  Docker , and  Kubernetes . Understanding of  DevOps tools  such as GitHub, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Ansible, and Terraform. Experience developing cloud-native software solutions. Experience with  Apache Kafka  for real-time data streaming and integration. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate professionally with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. Experience working in an  Agile development environment . Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse team. Essential Functions Work Environment:  Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%).  Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%). Physical Requirements: Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).   Equipment and Machines:  Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%). Attend