About the role
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Software Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical software solutions within a large-scale cloud and compute environment. The ideal candidate will work across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and operations.
What you'll do
- Design and implement scalable software solutions, including COTS/GOTS integrations.
- Develop and optimize cloud-based applications and distributed systems.
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues and improve system performance.
- Support Agile development efforts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
- Develop technical documentation, test plans, SOPs, and system designs.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.
- Support system integration, deployment, and sustainment activities.
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years of software development/engineering experience supporting requirements analysis, development, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
- 6+ years of experience developing in Java, C, or C++.
- 5+ years of experience working in Linux/UNIX environments.
- Experience with software integration, testing, and test automation.
- Strong Java development experience with distributed systems, networking, and multithreading.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible or Puppet.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies, and modern source control practices.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Ruby, or Perl.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architectures.
- Active cloud certification required (AWS Certified Developer – Associate, AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional, or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)).
- Ability to support occasional Tier III on-call responsibilities and mission surge requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Apache Hadoop, Accumulo, NiFi, MongoDB, and messaging systems.
- Experience with Spring Framework, Python, and Bash scripting.
- Knowledge of cloud security and compliance best practices.
- Experience supporting AWS, hybrid cloud environments, and large-scale distributed systems.
- Experience developing and deploying solutions in complex enterprise environments.
Why join Culper Technology?
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.
Benefits:
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
EEO Statement:
Culper Technology is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values diversity and is free from discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, and all levels of staff within the organization. All employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without discrimination based on protected characteristics.
The pay range for this role is:
240000.00 - 255000.00 USD per year (Annapolis Junction, MD)
