Cloud Software Engineer Level 2

• We are seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement secure, scalable cloud-native solutions supporting mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will have experience building modern cloud architectures, developing distributed applications, and automating cloud infrastructure within a collaborative engineering environment., * Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Java (Spring Boot) or Python.
• Build, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Docker, with a focus on security, performance, and optimization.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to automate cloud resource provisioning and management.
• Develop interactive dashboards and data visualization tools using modern frameworks such as React or Solid.
• Design and manage Kubernetes-based environments, including deployments, ingress controllers, service meshes, and stateful workloads.
• Develop and maintain distributed data pipelines for high-volume data ingestion, processing, and storage.
• Support CI/CD automation, testing strategies, and system reliability efforts.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize production environments.
• Collaborate with data architects, DevOps teams, and product managers to deliver mission-focused solutions.
• Create technical documentation for architecture, deployment workflows, and operational procedures.

• U.S. Citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• 5+ years of software engineering or cloud development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field highly desired.
• A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Experience developing software solutions using Java (Spring Boot) or Python.
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architectures, and web application frameworks.
• Experience designing and supporting data processing pipelines.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Must possess one of the following certifications:
• Elastic Certified Engineer, * Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture, including Pods, Services, Namespaces, resource management, Operators, and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs).
• Experience with distributed streaming platforms such as Kafka and graph databases such as Neo4j.
• Experience with cloud monitoring and observability tools including Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Experience with Apache Spark or other big data processing frameworks.
• Experience building and operating highly available, distributed cloud environments.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps best practices.

Culper Technology, understands that our success starts with our employees. That’s why we provide an exceptional benefits package and above-market compensation. We’re dedicated to recognizing hard work, promoting well-being, and ensuring our team members feel valued and supported both professionally and personally. Some of our top-tier benefits include:

• 100% Paid Healthcare
• 100% Paid Vision and Dental
• Generous 10% 401k gift
• 4 weeks PTO with 11 paid holidays
• Professional Development stipend
• Technical Device Allotment
• Wellness Program
• Recognition Program
• Exclusive Events and Culture Initiatives

At Culper Technology, We take pride in serving the mission with exceptional quality, value, and service. Our team members are at the core of everything we do, and we treat them like family, providing support for both their professional and personal goals. With an employee-first mindset, we believe that when our people succeed, so do our customers and partners. We promote open communication, encourage professional development, and foster idea-sharing across teams to create a collaborative and innovative environment. We are seeking talented team members who share our passion for excellence, integrity, and pride while being a part of an incredible team.