Senior Cloud Developer

Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking a Senior Cloud Developer for an Onsite Assignment in Huntsville, AL

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.

At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

We seek to fill a Senior Cloud Developer role supporting the FBI in Huntsville, AL.

The ideal candidate will possess an active Top-Secret Security Clearance, a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, and over 8 years of experience in cloud development with a strong emphasis on AWS. Additionally, the candidate should have more than 8 years of hands-on experience in data engineering, including designing and implementing data pipelines and working with large datasets.

If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

HRUCKUS LLC

Executive Summary: HRUCKUS is seeking a Senior Cloud Developer with Top-Secret Security Clearance for a role supporting the FBI in Huntsville, AL.

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Developer to join our client’s dynamic and growing team. This role will support the FBI’s mission by developing and implementing cloud-based solutions to enhance our data processing and analytics capabilities. The position is based in Huntsville, AL.

As a Senior Cloud Developer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain scalable cloud-based systems. Your expertise in AWS, Data Engineering, Java, Python, and Databricks will be essential in helping the FBI leverage advanced technologies for national security operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain cloud-based architectures using AWS services.
• Design and optimize data pipelines and storage solutions for large-scale data processing.
• Build and deploy scalable applications leveraging Java and Python on the cloud infrastructure.
• Utilize Databricks for data engineering tasks, such as ETL processes and data transformation.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and IT teams to deliver high-performance solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and data processing systems.
• Ensure cloud applications and infrastructure are secure, efficient, and meet compliance requirements.
• Contribute to architecture and design decisions for cloud-based solutions and services.
  
  

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in cloud development, with a strong focus on AWS.
• Extensive experience with data engineering, including building data pipelines and working with large datasets.
• Proficiency in Java and Python programming languages.
• Experience with Databricks and data analytics platforms.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing, distributed systems, and scalable architectures.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with other cloud services like Azure or Google Cloud.
• Prior experience working with government or federal agencies.
  
  

Details

• Job Title: Senior Cloud Developer
• Location: Huntsville, AL
• Security Clearance: Top-Secret
• Salary: Up to $160,000 per year
• Job Type: Full-time
  
  

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 3 weeks of PTO (including sick leave). Unused PTO is paid out at the end of the year.
• Holidays: 2 floating holidays and eight public holidays per year.
• Health & Dental Insurance: The company covers 50% of employee health and dental insurance (dependents may be added at an extra cost). Coverage becomes effective after 30 days.
• Life Insurance: Standard Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and life insurance at no cost to full-time employees.
• 401(k) Program: Eligible after 90 days with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.
• Profit Sharing: Employees can participate in the company’s profit-sharing program without requiring personal contributions.
• Commuting and Parking: No reimbursement for commuting or parking expenses.