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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer / Cloud Engineer - No subcontract - **Company:** Alphanumeric Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Worcester, PA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $166,400.0 - $187,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Spring Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Terraform, Microservices - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74340756-senior-software-engineer-cloud-engineer-no-subcontract ## About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with strong cloud engineering expertise to join a collaborative team responsible for building reliable, scalable, secure, and efficient applications. This is not a traditional cloud infrastructure or DevOps-only position. Software engineering experience is a core requirement. The ideal candidate combines hands-on application development with strong knowledge of modern cloud platforms and Infrastructure as Code. As a senior technical contributor, you will take loosely defined business and technical requirements, translate them into well-defined technical solutions, and architect and build those solutions through implementation. You will work alongside talented engineers in a highly collaborative environment that values curiosity, innovation, pairing, continuous improvement, and pragmatic engineering practices, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline; Master's or PhD welcome. * Approximately 8-10+ years of relevant software/cloud engineering experience or equivalent experience. * Strong hands-on software engineering experience is required. * Experience developing production applications, backend services, APIs, microservices, or other cloud-native software solutions * Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform * Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - strongly preferred * Microsoft * Azure * Amazon Web Services (AWS) * Strong experience with Terraform / Infrastructure as Code. * Experience working within an Agile software development environment. * Ability to independently architect and build solutions from loosely defined business or technical requirements. * Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications * Hands-on Rust programming experience * Experience with Python, Go, or other modern software development languages. * Kubernetes and containerization experience. * Cloud infrastructure engineering experience * Experience developing cloud-native applications and microservices * Pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, or other regulated-industry experience. ## Description * Design, develop, and implement reliable, scalable, and secure cloud-native applications. * Translate business and technical requirements into well-designed software solutions and technical specifications. * Develop and maintain production-quality software within modern cloud environments. * Design solutions across Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS), with GCP strongly preferred. * Build and maintain cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. * Partner with product teams, software engineers, cloud engineers, and internal and external stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle. * Apply software engineering best practices to system design, implementation, testing, security, reliability, and scalability. * Support modern CI/CD and automated deployment practices. * Participate in Agile development activities, technical design discussions, code reviews, and collaborative problem-solving. * Champion secure engineering practices and contribute to continuous improvement across the engineering organization. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe)