Cloud Developer - Top Secret

Xcelerate Solutions is currently seeking a Cloud Developer. As a Cloud Developer, you will play a pivotal role supporting our federal client as our team designs, architects and implements a secure application development environment (ADV) specifically engineered to accelerate the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) transformation. This environment will integrate automated security controls directly into the client’s Continuous Delivery Pipeline and prioritize developer productivity and autonomy as well as enable Zero Trust architecture that scales across distributed teams without compromising the Lean-Agile mindset. Come join our award-winning organization and work with the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry. Clearance: Active Top Secret Locations: Winchester, VA (full time on client site) Responsibilities:

• Develop cloud service delivery models and architectural frameworks that support Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Data as a Service (DaaS) offerings.
• Design and implement automation for cloud resources using DevSecOps best practices, including infrastructure as code, security automation, and continuous compliance.
• Analyze applications and recommend migration, modernization, or deployment strategies across cloud, hybrid, and on premises environments.
• Define strategies for failure recovery, resilience, cost optimization, performance tuning, and cloud agnostic design patterns.
• Lead the development and implementation of cloud native applications; migrate legacy/on premises systems to cloud environments; debug cloud stacks; and manage policies governing cloud service usage.
• Architect secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments aligned with organizational security, compliance, and uptime requirements.
• Work independently to design and develop new cloud software products or major enhancements to existing systems.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure cloud architectures align with business needs, security requirements, and operational constraints.
• Establish monitoring, observability, and logging frameworks to ensure system health, performance, and rapid incident response.
• Support continuous improvement by evaluating emerging cloud technologies, tools, and patterns and recommending adoption where appropriate.
• Recommended Additional Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep).
• Implement containerization and orchestration solutions (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS/AKS).
• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, SCA, secrets scanning, policy as code).
• Conduct cloud readiness assessments and develop migration roadmaps.
• Participate in or lead technical design reviews, architecture boards, and change control processes.
• Provide mentorship to junior resources and contribute to standards and best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience operating in a SAFe or similar scaled Agile environment.
• Hands on experience with CI/CD pipeline operations and tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong collaboration skills with developers, testers, product owners, and security teams.
• Ability to translate operational risks into actionable engineering tasks.
• Experience supporting Agile delivery teams.
• Strong documentation, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to lead incident response, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Recommended Additional Requirements
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with monitoring/observability tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/Splunk).
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience implementing Zero Trust principles in cloud environments.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting federal systems, ATO processes, or compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST 800 53, Zero Trust, and other federal security standards.
• Experience designing systems within a FedRAMP Moderate or High boundary.
• Experience with cloud security posture management (CSPM) and continuous authorization approaches.

• Technical certifications such as: *

• AWS Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional)
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• CISSP, CCSP, Security+
• SAFe Agilist or SAFe Practitioner

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant’s or an employee’s disability.

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!