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# Junior Cloud Developer

- **Company:** Prescient Edge
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Cloud Services, Oop Languages, Rust (Programming Language), Google Cloud, Information Technology, Serverless Computing, Docker
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5885617047

## About the Role

* Basic understanding of major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
 * Familiarity with cloud services such as compute, storage, networking, and databases.
 * AI assisted experience such as assisted development
 * Exposure to relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).

Programming Skills:

 * Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in cloud development, such as Python, JavaScript, or Java.
 * Solid footing in at least one OOP language (Python, Java, C++, Rust, etc.)
 * Knowledge of scripting for automation tasks and testing (unit testing, etc).

DevOps and networks basics:

 * Understanding of CI/CD pipeline such as infrastructure as a code, containers, serverless, etc
 * Familiarity with tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

 * Basic knowledge of cloud networking concepts (VPCs, subnets, firewalls, etc).
 * Awareness of cloud security best practices.

Educational Background

 * Degree: Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with focus on Cloud development.
 * Certifications (Optional but valuable): Entry-level cloud certifications like AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, or Google Cloud Digital Leader

Requirements:

 * Must be a U.S. citizen.