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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer (Cloud) - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIRE - **Company:** Constellation Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Anne Arundel County, MD, United States - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $250,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Apache HTTP Server, Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Bash Shell, Big Data, BigTable, CentOS, CFEngines, Cloud Computing, Apache Lucene, Profiling, Computer Programming, Concurrent Computing, Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed File Systems, Distributed Computing Environment, Distributed Systems, Memory Management, Eclipse (Software), Elasticsearch, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Data Flow Control, Apache Hadoop, Hadoop Distributed File System, MapReduce, Apache HBase, IBM Rational Clearquest, Information Retrieval, Integrated Development Environments, Java Message Service (JMS), Java Virtual Machine (JVM), JSON, Python (Programming Language), Apache Maven, MongoDB, MySQL, Neo4j, Network Administration, Node.Js, Object-Oriented Software Development, Parsing, Public Key Infrastructure, RabbitMQ, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Redis, Ansible, Ruby, Cloudera, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Apache Solr, Subversion, VirtualBox, Virtualization Technology, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Apache Zookeeper, Java Application Server, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Apache Yarn, Istio, Grafana, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Firewalls (Computer Science), Backend, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Influxdb, Avro, Apache Kafka, Apache Nifi, Cloud Migration, Restful APIs, Terraform, Vmware, Microservices - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8983165/software-engineer-cloud-fully-cleared-with-polygraph-require ## About the Role Back-End Development Languages: node.js/Javascript, Rust (for high-performance or secure portions), Python, shell script Micro-services architecture: Kubernetes, Helm Charts, Micro-Services deployment patterns, Service-mesh, Multi-site applications, Load Balancing topologies, Cloud Migration Tech-Stack Familiarity Architecture: NiFi, Testing frameworks (JEST), Grafana, InfluxDb Elasticsearch, Redis, mysql, Apache Superset, RabbitMQ/Kafka/Message Fabrics, Ansible/Salt,Terraform (for lane development), Web-Sockets, JBLOCKS, CASPORT, Neo4j, Agency Security Labels(CAMKEY, LAC, COI, etc.) Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position. Required: * Must be a US Citizen. * Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph. * Twelve (12) years of direct/relevant experience. * Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (04) years of cloud software engineering experience on projects with similar Big-Data systems may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree. * Four (04) years of experience in programs utilizing Big-Data cloud technologies and/or Distributed Computing. * Master's in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (02) years of experience. * Cloudera Certified Hadoop Developer certification may be substituted for one (01) year of Cloud experience. * Two (02) years of Cloud and/or Distributed Computing Information Retrieval (IR). * One (01) year of experience with implementing code that interacts with implementation of Cloud Big Table. * One (01) year of experience with implementing code that interacts with implementation of Cloud Distributed File System. * One (01) year of experience with implementing complex MapReduce analytics. * One (01) year of experience with implementing code that interacts with Cloud Distributed Coordination Frameworks. * One (01) year of experience in architecting Cloud Computing solutions * One (01) year of experience in debugging problems with Cloud based Distributed Computing Frameworks * One (01) year of experience in managing multi-node Cloud based installation * Experience with Utility Computing, Network Management, Virtualization (VMWare or VirtualBox), Cloud Computing. * Experience with Multi Node Management and Installation: Management and installation of Cloud and Distributed Computing on multiple nodes, Python, CFEngine, Bash, Ruby or related technologies. * Experience in Information Assurance: Securing Cloud Based and Distributed applications through industry standard techniques such as Firewalls, PKI Certificate and Server Authentication with experience in Corporate authentication service(s). * Experience with Object Oriented Design and Programming, Java, Eclipse or similar development environment, MAVEN, RESTful web services. * Experience with Cloud and Distributed Computing Technologies: at least one or a combination of several of the following areas - YARN, J2EE, MapReduce, Zookeeper, HDFS, HBase, JMS, Concurrent Programming, Multi-Node implementation/installation and other applicable technologies. * Experience with Cloud and Distributed Computing Information Retrieval: at least one or a combination of several of the following areas - HDFS, HBASE, Apache Lucene, Apache Solr, MongoDB. * Experience with Ingesting, Parsing and Analysis of Disparate Data-sources and formats: XML, JSON, CSV, Binary Formats, Sequence or Map Files, Avro and related technologies 20. e. Aspect Oriented Design and Development * Experience in Debugging and Profiling Cloud and Distributed Installations: Java Virtual Machine (JVM) memory management, Profiling Java Applications * Experience with CentOS, Linux/RedHat; Configuration management tools such as Subversion, ClearQuest, or Razor. * Experience with FORNSAT, CABLE, Terrestrial/Microwave, Overhead, and ELINT. * Experience with Geolocation, emitter identification, and signal applications. * Experience with Joint program collection platforms and dataflow architectures; signals characterization analysis ## Description * Provide in-depth knowledge of Information Retrieval, assist the software development team in designing, developing and testing Cloud Information Retrieval * Implement complex workflows that manage Cloud MapReduce analytics * Implement code that interacts with Cloud Distributed Coordination Frameworks * Oversee one or more software development tasks and ensured the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular projects. * Make recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards * Serve as a subject matter expert for Cloud Computing and corresponding technologies including Hadoop assisting the software development team in designing, developing and testing Cloud Computing Systems * Debug problems with Cloud based Distributed Computing Frameworks * Manage multi-node Cloud based installation * Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance * Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering * Recommend new technologies and processes for complex cloud software projects * Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software * Architect solutions to complex Cloud Software Engineering Problems such as efficiently processing and retrieving large amounts of data * Make recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [From event streaming to event sourcing 101](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/91-from-event-streaming-to-event-sourcing-101) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) - [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 - [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) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)