Cloud Integration Software Developer (TS/SCI with Polygraph required)

A little about us:

At Red Alpha, we are pioneers in shaping the digital landscape through cutting-edge cloud engineering solutions. Our dedicated Cloud Engineering Team is at the forefront of revolutionizing how businesses harness the power of cloud technology to drive innovation, scalability, and efficiency. If you're excited about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the cloud space and enjoy a workplace that values both professionalism and a sense of fun, we'd love to welcome you to our team!                                          Mission:                           Our mission is to empower organizations with robust, secure, scalable cloud solutions that accelerate their digital transformation journey. We strive to be the catalyst for businesses looking to leverage the full potential of cloud computing, enabling them to stay agile, competitive, and future-ready.                                          Expertise:                                          Our Cloud Engineering Team comprises seasoned professionals with a wealth of experience in architecting, deploying, and optimizing cloud infrastructures. From public and private cloud solutions to hybrid environments, we specialize in tailoring cloud strategies that align with our client's unique needs and business objectives.                                          

A day in the life:                 

As a Cloud Integration Software Engineer, you will work with a great team to stabilize and improve Corporate Management Services (CMS) systems.  To do so, you will move existing systems into CMS' DevOps software lifecycle management processes, therefore pushing builds through CMS' Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline and converting existing systems to use CMS' DevStack of technologies.        Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:     

• Engage in the design, development, and testing of software changes required for converting mission essential enterprise applications into cloud environments; 
• Develop, test, and coordinate a deployment plan to implement changes seamlessly into the cloud environment;
• Leverage cloud experience to ensure a smooth integration of modified capabilities into cloud environments, optimizing performance and resource utilization. 
• Technologies include:  AWS, Java, JavaScript, Python, Docker, Terraform, Packer, Jenkins, Linux, Windows, GitLab, Ansible

                            

What you bring to the table:  

All of our cloud engineers need the following skills:                       

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field OR 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.             
• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role.               
• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Oracle, or Google Cloud.               
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.               
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.               
• A TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.               

      For this particular role, you will also need:                       

• 12+ years of solid software engineering experience. 
• Experience managing and optimizing DevOps practices
• In-depth understanding of DevOps principles, tools, and methodologies
• Experience with CI/CD processes for automation
• Experience working in C2S (AWS), and using EC2, S3, ECS, Fargate and oth