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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cloud Software Engineer - **Company:** Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Dayton, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Autoscaling, Istio, Delivery Pipeline, Cloudformation, SC Clearance, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Linkerd (Service Mesh), Api Design, Terraform, Dynatrace, Devsecops, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88046514/1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience. * 5+ years of professional cloud engineering experience, including handson work with AWS, Azure, or GCP. * Strong proficiency with Kubernetes (deployments, networking, scaling, operators, observability). * Deep experience with containerization (Docker) and microservice design patterns. * Proficiency in a modern programming language (Python, C++ preferred). * Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and secure release workflows. * Solid understanding of distributed systems, cloud networking, and API design. * Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearances. Preferred/Bonus * Experience architecting missioncritical or highly regulated cloud systems (DoD, IC, aerospace, critical infrastructure, etc.). * Expertise in Kubernetes multicluster management, service mesh (Istio/Linkerd), or advanced cluster hardening. * Proficiency with IaC (Terraform, Helm, CloudFormation) and GitOps workflows. * Experience with eventdriven or streaming architectures (Kafka, Kinesis, Pub/Sub). * Strong background in cloud security design: IAM, boundary protection, key management, policyascode. * Experience leading technical teams, driving architecture decisions, or serving as a technical SME. * Cloud certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Engineer, CKA/CKAD/CKS. Security Clearance * United States citizenship is required with the ability to obtain a secret security clearance ## Description At MTSI, you'll build and enhance enterprise catalog and metadata services that power intelligence discovery across the Air Force and Intelligence Community. Your work will modernize how analysts access, curate, search, and share mission data, enabling rapid, secure, cloudnative information flow across domains and security enclaves, directly strengthening decision advantage in contested environments. What You'll Do (DaytoDay) * Architect and deliver scalable, cloudnative microservices across AWS, Azure, or GCP. * Lead containerization, Kubernetes deployment strategies, multicluster operations, and servicemesh integrations. * Design enterprise CI/CD pipelines with automated testing, secure packaging, artifact governance, and multienclave deployments. * Drive cloud security posture improvements (IAM, secrets management, network policies, compliance controls). * Partner with product teams, SREs, cybersecurity, and mission stakeholders to align cloud solutions with systemofsystems architecture. * Troubleshoot highcomplexity production issues across distributed systems, networking, and cloud infrastructure. * Produce highquality architecture diagrams, operational runbooks, technical approaches, and decision rationale for leadership. * Mentor junior and midlevel engineers; elevate team cloud practices and engineering standards. You'll Be a Great Fit If You... * Excel at owning cloud architectures endtoend and enjoy guiding teams through complex technical challenges. * Have deep experience with Kubernetes, distributed systems, and secure, scalable cloud design patterns. * Thrive in missionfocused environments where reliability, automation, and security are central to success. * Can balance handson engineering with architectural vision, technical leadership, and mentoring. * Enjoy collaborating across multiple organizations and disciplines to deliver cloud solutions that actually get used in the field. Responsibilities (Expanded) * Lead design and development of cloudnative services, including microservices architectures, API interfaces, and distributed data flows. * Manage full Kubernetes lifecycle-cluster architecture, networking, autoscaling, observability stacks, and cluster hardening. * Define and maintain CI/CD architecture that supports multiple enclaves, automated quality gates, SBOM generation, and missionready release pipelines. * Implement infrastructureascode solutions (Terraform, Helm, Kustomize) that ensure consistent, auditable, repeatable deployments. * Integrate advanced telemetry, including distributed tracing, metrics pipelines, operational dashboards, and automated alerting. * Ensure compliance with cloud security frameworks, zerotrust principles, and enclavespecific access controls. * Lead technical planning, architecture reviews, risk analysis, and trade studies to shape longterm cloud roadmaps. * Mentor engineers, guide code reviews, improve team processes, and evangelize best practices across cloud engineering and DevSecOps. ## Related Videos - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) ## 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) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)