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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Developer - Top Secret - **Company:** Xcelerate Solutions - **Location:** Winchester, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data as a Services, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Github, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Prometheus, Zero Trust Network Access, Scaled Agile Framework, Security Software, Data Logging, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Cloud Monitoring, Grafana, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloudformation, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Deployment Automation, Bicep, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Splunk, Devsecops, Docker, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Jenkins, Static Application Security Testing - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=36b64f2f175b97a0 ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Seriously gaming your cloud expertise: from cloud tourist to cloud native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/373-seriously-gaming-your-cloud-expertise-from-cloud-tourist-to-cloud-native) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026)