Cloud Developer

Title: Cloud Developer Location: Huntsville, AL - Top Secret clearance required

M9 Solutions is seeking a Cloud Developer to work on-site in support of a government contract for a client located in Huntsville, AL. An active Top Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Researches, architects, develops, and/or modifies enterprise-wide systems and/or applications software including DevOps, security, and data analytic solutions.
• Drives, collaborates, and supports the planning of system and development deployment as well as meeting software compliance standards with a particular focus involving integrations and data analytic solutions.
• Implements prototypes using new technologies and innovative techniques.
• Performs ongoing maintenance and review of application systems and programs, identifies problems, and develops appropriate solutions.
• Designs and implements cloud service delivery models (PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, DaaS) that meet business, security, and compliance requirements.
• Leads the design of reusable, scalable, and secure multi-cloud architectures.
• Implements Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automated configuration management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and GitLab.
• Enforces DevSecOps best practices to ensure security and compliance are integrated into the entire cloud development lifecycle.
• Analyzes existing applications to determine cloud readiness and develops tailored migration strategies.
• Leads cloud migration initiatives, ensuring minimal disruption and maximal performance gain.
• Develops strategies for cloud failure recovery, high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and cost optimization.
• Recommends improvements to application performance, cloud spend, and scalability.
• Collaborates with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure cloud deployments meet internal and regulatory standards.
• Implements cloud-native security services and monitors for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and threats.
• Mentors junior and mid-level developers on cloud technologies, best practices, and solution delivery.
• Serves as a technical advisor across cross-functional teams and participates in enterprise-level cloud governance.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of software or cloud development experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead cloud role.
• Deep hands-on experience with major cloud providers and hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
• Advanced skills in Python, Java, or similar programming languages for cloud-native development.
• Expert in automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) and containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure software development.
• Proven experience building, deploying, and supporting mission-critical cloud applications.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Relevant certification such as CISM, CCSP, CASP, or CISSP.
• Professional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect).
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture, serverless technologies, and event-driven design patterns.
• Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks and compliance (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001).

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