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# Senior Cloud Software Engineer, to 240k - FS Poly

- **Company:** SRC Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Bash Shell, Big Data, BigTable, CentOS, Cloud Computing, Apache Lucene, Configuration Management, Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, Apache Hadoop, Hadoop Distributed File System, MapReduce, Apache HBase, Information Retrieval, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Object-Oriented Software Development, Ansible, Cloudera, Software Engineering, Apache Solr, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Apache Zookeeper, ReactJS, Istio, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Kubernetes, Avro, Terraform, Microservices
- **Published:** July 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9004782/senior-cloud-software-engineer-to-240k-fs-poly

## About the Role

BS in CS (or related) + 12 years of software engineering experience, including 4 years in Big Data/Cloud (experience can substitute degrees).

Cloud/Big Data: Proficiency in Hadoop, MapReduce, HDFS, HBase, Zookeeper, and Cloud Big Table. Cloudera certification is a plus.

Software Development: Strong Java (Object Oriented Design), Python, and CNO experience. Familiarity with Rust for secure/high-performance code is highly valued.

Full-Stack & Microservices: Experience with React/JSX, Node.js, Kubernetes, Helm Charts, and service-mesh architectures.

Analytics & Data: Experience with Information Retrieval (Solr, Lucene, Elasticsearch) and ingesting disparate formats (JSON, XML, Avro).

Environment: Proficiency in Linux/CentOS, Bash scripting, and automated configuration management (Ansible, Terraform, or Salt).

Clearance Requirements

TS/SCI with FS Polygraph is required. We are not able to upgrade clearances or accept CCAs. Please note, you must have the required clearance for consideration; under-cleared applicants will not receive a response.

## Description

Our client is seeking a Senior Cloud Software Engineer to support a fully funded mission-critical program. You will architect, implement, and debug complex distributed computing solutions within a Big Data cloud environment. This role involves developing high-performance microservices, managing multi-node installations, and ensuring robust information assurance for national security dataflows. You will work across the full stack, from front-end visualization to back-end analytics and automated infrastructure deployment.


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