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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cloud Developer (SME) - **Company:** Full Visibility LLC - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Audit Trail, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Configuration Management, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Information Lifecycle Management, Release Management, Ansible, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Software Deployment, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Processing, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Grafana, AWS Lambda, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloudformation, Servicebus, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Patch Management, Apache Kafka, Route53, Cloud Migration, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Splunk, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Docker - **Published:** June 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8976224/senior-cloud-developer-sme ## About the Role Full Visibility is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to work in Huntsville, AL. Candidate must possess an active Top Secret/SCI Eligible clearance. MUST be very strong in AWS Infrastructure, Patching, CloudFormation, ALB's, Encryption Infrastructure as Code - Terraform, Ansible, Packer; GitLab CI/CD; Containerization - Docker/Podman; Deployment and maintenance of Grafana and Kafka; Ansible Automation Platform experience; Splunk Index configuration; Lambda/SNS/AWS experience; Nice: Prior Sys Admin experience a plus Orchestration - Kubernete., * Active Top Secret Clearance; This position may require the successful completion of a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph. * Experience designing and supporting AWS cloud environments in enterprise or government environments. * Strong experience with Terraform, Ansible, and Packer for Infrastructure as Code and automation. * Experience building and managing GitLab CI/CD pipelines. * Hands-on experience with Docker and/or Podman containerization technologies. * Experience deploying and maintaining Grafana, Kafka, and Splunk environments. * Experience with AWS Lambda, SNS, and event-driven architectures. * Strong understanding of AWS security, encryption, patch management, monitoring, and compliance services. * Experience supporting AWS services including S3, IAM, Route 53, EventBridge, Systems Manager, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Security Hub, Inspector, Trusted Advisor, ECS, and EKS. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with Kubernetes orchestration and container platform management. * Experience supporting the federal government, DoD, or classified cloud environments. * Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and cloud security best practices. * Experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical production environments. ## Description The Senior Cloud Developer (SME ) will be responsible for design, develop, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available cloud-based solutions within AWS environments. Will build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions utilizing Terraform, Ansible, and Packer to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management. Will Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD to support automated application deployment, testing, and release management. Will implement and manage containerized applications using Docker and Podman, ensuring consistency across development and production environments. Will deploy, configure, and maintain AWS services including S3, IAM, Route 53, EventBridge, Systems Manager, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Security Hub, Inspector, Trusted Advisor, ECS, and EKS. Will design and manage Application Load Balancers (ALBs), encryption solutions, and security controls to ensure compliance with organizational and federal security requirements. * Perform cloud infrastructure patching, maintenance, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation activities. * Develop and maintain serverless solutions leveraging AWS Lambda, SNS, and event-driven architectures. * Configure and support Splunk indexes, dashboards, and data ingestion pipelines to enhance monitoring and operational visibility. * Deploy and maintain Grafana monitoring solutions and Kafka messaging platforms to support enterprise-scale applications and data processing environments. * Utilize Ansible Automation Platform to automate infrastructure operations, configuration management, and application deployments. * Implement AWS lifecycle management strategies using Data Lifecycle Manager and Recycle Bin services to support backup, retention, and recovery requirements. * Monitor cloud environments using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Security Hub, Inspector, and Trusted Advisor to ensure operational health, compliance, and security posture. * Collaborate with software developers, DevOps engineers, cybersecurity teams, and system administrators to support cloud modernization initiatives. * Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, networking, and application issues across cloud and hybrid environments. * Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of Kubernetes orchestration platforms within AWS environments (preferred). * Develop technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and architecture diagrams supporting cloud infrastructure and application deployments. * Ensure cloud environments adhere to security best practices, compliance requirements, and organizational governance standards. ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [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) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [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) - [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) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023)