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# Sr Cloud Application Developer

- **Company:** Anonymous Employer
- **Location:** Bluemont, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000 - $165,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Gradle, Apache Maven, OpenShift, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Configuration Management, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, SonarQube, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring Cloud, Spring-boot, Software Security, Backend, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Build Management, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Terraform, Devsecops, Cisco, Docker, Vulnerability Analysis, Microservices
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9280500/sr-cloud-application-developer

## About the Role

7+ years of demonstrated professional experience in software engineering, application development, cloud development, or a closely related technical field.
Advanced experience developing enterprise applications and services using Java/Spring Boot or comparable modern application-development technologies.
Strong experience with REST APIs, microservices, application integration, and distributed systems.
Demonstrated experience with Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift or comparable container orchestration platforms.
Experience developing and deploying applications in GCP or another major public cloud platform, with the ability to apply cloud-native design principles.
Experience with source-code management using Git and build/dependency management using Maven and/or Gradle.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, deployment automation, and DevSecOps practices.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform.
Experience troubleshooting complex application, cloud, integration, and deployment issues in production or enterprise environments.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts, mentor engineers, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and participating throughout the software development lifecycle.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to produce clear technical documentation.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Advanced certifications such as GCP, Azure, AWS Cloud certifications; CISSP; advanced Cisco certifications (CCNP, CCIE).

Security Clearance

U.S. Citizenship.
Ability to obtain Public Trust. Active DHS EOD is preferred. FEMA Public Trust is highly preferred.

## Description

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain complex cloud-native applications and microservices
Develop backend services and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful architectures
Design and implement microservices-based and event-driven architectures
Develop and maintain containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
Develop solutions leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and other approved cloud-native technologies.
Modernize legacy applications for deployment within cloud and containerized environments.
Develop and maintain integrations between applications, APIs, databases, and enterprise services.
Implement automated application build, test, security scanning, and deployment processes using Harness CI/CD orchestration.
Use Git, Maven/Gradle, Terraform, Harness, and related development and deployment tools.
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and established enterprise standards.
Integrate application security and code-quality tools such as Snyk and SonarQube into the development lifecycle.
Apply Dapr / distributed application runtime technologies where appropriate to support scalable and resilient application architectures.
Troubleshoot complex application, integration, container, and cloud deployment issues.
Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to development, architecture, security, and coding standards.
Support application performance optimization, scalability, reliability, and availability.
Develop technical documentation, application designs, interface specifications, architecture diagrams, and deployment documentation.
Work within Agile/Scrum and DevSecOps delivery environments.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and mid-level developers
Collaborate with cloud architects, engineers, cybersecurity personnel, QA engineers, product owners, business analysts, data engineers, and other PIVOT teams throughout the SDLC.