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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Software Engineer - **Company:** OAK RIDGE TN LLC - **Location:** Oak Ridge, TN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Application Packaging, JIRA, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Databases, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Amazon DynamoDB, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Node.Js, Scrum Methodology, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Toolchain, Web Services, ReactJS, System Availability, Large Language Models, State Machines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Backend, Git, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Git Flow, Information Technology, Functional Programming, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_9f856e806 ## About the Role * Education: BS or MS in Computer Science (or a related technical field). * Experience: A minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in a software engineering role. * Cloud Proficiency: Hands-on experience developing and deploying software within AWS cloud infrastructure. * IaC Skills: Proven experience deploying and managing production-grade resources using Terraform. * Programming: High proficiency in Python and JavaScript (Node.js/React preferred). * DevOps Toolchain: Familiarity with Git (branching strategies, PR workflows), Jira, and AWS DevOps tools (CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, etc.). * Containers: Solid experience with Docker for creating, deploying, and managing containers. Preferred Tech Stack * Database: Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB or Aurora. * Observability: Using CloudWatch and OpenTelemetry for system health. * Security: Understanding of IAM roles, policies, VPC security groups, and encryption. * AI: Familiarity with agentic AI design patterns, AI dev tool sets (AIOPs), and LLM integration. ## Description * Architect & Build: Design and develop scalable software solutions leveraging core AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, Step Functions, SQS, SNS, RDS, and API Gateway). * Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Use Terraform to provision, manage, and version-control cloud resources, ensuring high availability and environmental parity. * Full-Stack Development: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Python (for backend logic and automation) and JavaScript/Node.js (for web services and integrations). * Containerization: Manage application packaging and deployment using Docker, moving toward a microservices-based architecture. * Automate Everything: Maintain and optimize our AWS CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that every pull request in Git moves through a robust testing and deployment lifecycle. * Collaborate: Use Jira to track progress, participate in sprint planning, and contribute to a culture of transparency and technical excellence. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [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) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Coding for Good: Achieving social change with an app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1645-coding-for-good-achieving-social-change-with-an-app) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [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) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read)