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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Software Engineer 4 - Python, Docker & Kubernetes - **Company:** NineFX, Inc. - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Web Interfaces, Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Data Visualization, Linux, Web Development, Distributed Systems, Django Web Framework, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Open Source Technology, Commercial Software, Cloud Services, Ansible, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Scripting, Gitlab, Git, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker, Golang - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9163420/cloud-software-engineer-4-python-docker-kubernetes ## About the Role CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (must already be held - no sponsorship) CORE TECHNOLOGIES: Ansible * Python * Angular * Docker * Node.js * Django * Linux/Windows * Git/GitLab * Jira * Confluence, * Demonstrated experience designing and developing software in Linux or Windows environments. * 12+ years programming experience in at least one object oriented language (Java, Python, C++, Go) OR experience building large platforms using open source/commercial software and automation scripting. * 5+ years hands on experience with Docker or containerization technologies. * 7+ years deploying applications to container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes). * Recent experience (within the last 1.5 years) developing cloud or platform level software solutions. * Experience building automation frameworks, integrating cloud services, and supporting large scale, distributed systems. * Ability to analyze and integrate open source technologies, diagnose issues, and enhance cloud based software systems., * Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): May substitute 2 years. * Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): May substitute 2 years. * Open source project maintainer experience: May substitute 1 year. REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS * Ansible * Python * Angular * Docker & containerization * Node.js and/or Django * Linux / Windows * Git & GitLab * Jira * Confluence REQUIRED EDUCATION * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, etc.) ## Description The Cloud Software Engineer Level 4 provides advanced research, development, and engineering support for cloud based software systems. 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