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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Development Software Engineer - **Company:** Expedition Technology, Inc. - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, R (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, Server Administration, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Backend, Cloudformation, Containerization, Kubernetes - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-cloud-development-r116-herndon-va--36e1ccac-0125-41a0-b6c3-cc230401c714 ## About the Role * United States Citizenship - this position requires an active US government issued Top Secret/SCI security clearance for which you must be a US Citizen to obtain * An active Top Secret/SCI security clearance * Experience with Cloud deployments in a cleared environment * Experience with DevOps best practices * Containerization experience * Prior support of CI/CD development * Experience with developing CloudFormation templates * Extensive experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Very nice to have: * Backend software engineering expertise to understand developers' needs and the ability to write code to facilitate complicated infrastructure tasks * Kubernetes experience, Algorithms, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Cafeteria, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Computer Workstations, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cost Control, Defense Intelligence, Dental Insurance, DevOps, Ecosystems, Engineering, Fitness, Government, Image Processing, LinkedIn, Machine Learning, Needs Assessment, R Programming Language, Scalable System Development, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Signal Processing, Software Administration, Software Engineering, Student Loans, Team Player, Theater, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, Vision Plan, Writing Skills ## Description Expedition Technology, (EXP), in Herndon, VA is seeking an experienced Cloud Development Software Engineer to join our collaborative team. We support the Department of Defense and Intelligence Communities by developing ground-breaking applications that combine signal processing and image processing with artificial intelligence/machine learning capabilities. If you join us, you'll combine Cloud engineering and software engineering skills to work with a team tasked to design, develop and deploy cloud-native applications using Amazon Web Services (AWS). You will focus on building scalable, resilient and containerized applications within the AWS ecosystem that support high-side and low-side development. Does this sound like a challenge you'd like to explore? Here's what you'll need to know for the role. Responsibilities: * Manage cleared Cloud deployments using C2S * Work with a team to manage existing AWS infrastructure in GovCloud * Utilize your DevOps skills to maintain and support software engineering efforts * Employ your software engineering skills to design and develop CloudFormation templates for reusability * Reach across cleared and uncleared environments to develop compatible infrastructure ## 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) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [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) - [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) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-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) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-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) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [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)