Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure & Data Operations

Location: Washington, DC Metro Area / Northern Virginia
Work Schedule: Hybrid; candidates should be available to support onsite in the DC Metro Area 2–3 days per week or on an as-needed basis
Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance required; Top Secret clearance or SCI eligibility preferred
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required

Position Overview

IntelliTech is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure / Software Engineer to support a large-scale DoD data platform and data operations environment . This role is ideal for an engineer who has hands-on experience building and sustaining secure, scalable software and platform services that enable data ingestion, data movement, orchestration, automation, and operational reliability in cloud-based mission environments.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience with Python, AWS services, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and event-driven architectures . This individual should be comfortable developing backend services and automation, deploying and operating workloads in containerized environments, and supporting secure data operations across enterprise systems. The role sits at the intersection of software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and platform operations , and is well suited for candidates who have supported modern cloud-native ecosystems with strong operational and security requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native software services and automation capabilities that support data ingestion, movement, validation, and operational workflows.
• Build backend services, utilities, and automation using Python to support secure, scalable data operations.
• Develop and maintain integrations with AWS services , APIs, storage platforms, messaging services, and backend systems.
• Support deployment and sustainment of services in Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Build and enhance event-driven architectures to support asynchronous processing, workflow triggers, and automated system responses.
• Contribute to and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation supporting reliable software delivery across environments.
• Apply DevSecOps best practices to software development, release management, vulnerability remediation, and secure deployment workflows.
• Support infrastructure-aware software engineering, including logging, monitoring, observability, resiliency, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with data engineers, platform engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to design and implement robust technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across cloud infrastructure, application services, integrations, and operational workflows.
• Document services, deployment patterns, interfaces, and operational procedures to support maintainability and sustainment.

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance .
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience ; or Master’s degree in a related field and 6+ years of relevant experience .
• Strong hands-on experience with Python for backend development, automation, and service integration.
• Experience working with AWS cloud services such as S3, Lambda, RDS, Redshift, SQS, SNS, CloudWatch, IAM, or similar services.
• Experience deploying or supporting applications in Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and supporting automated software delivery workflows.
• Experience working in DevSecOps environments with an understanding of secure software delivery and operational controls.
• Experience designing or supporting event-driven architectures and asynchronous processing patterns.
• Experience building software applications or platform services that support data processing, integration, automation, or operational workflows.
• Experience integrating with APIs, cloud services, storage systems, and backend platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in cloud and distributed system environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance and/or SCI eligibility.
• Experience supporting enterprise data platforms in DoD or other federal environments .
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and tools such as Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake , or similar ecosystems.
• Experience with event-driven architectures, asynchronous processing, and workflow automation.
• Experience with infrastructure and container-based environments such as Docker, Kubernetes , or related technologies.
• Familiarity with observability, monitoring, alerting, and operational support for cloud services.
• Experience supporting secure data access, metadata-driven workflows, or governed data operations.
• Experience working in Agile or SAFe environments supporting enterprise systems.

Interview Process

Video interview required and may include a technical assessment.

Candidates should be prepared to discuss:

• software services or backend systems they have built from scratch
• their experience with Python , AWS, APIs, automation, and cloud-native development
• examples of operational or infrastructure-facing problems they have solved
• their experience working with large-scale data environments, secure systems, or enterprise platform services
• how they approach debugging, reliability, and production support in cloud environments

Work Authorization / Clearance Sponsorship

At this time, IntelliTech will only consider candidates who currently possess an active Secret clearance or higher . Clearance sponsorship is not available for this role.

Compensation and Benefits

IntelliTech is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary range for this position is $140,000 to $225,000 , and actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including job-related skills, relevant experience, certifications, training, and level of seniority. IntelliTech uses the full breadth of the salary range in making compensation decisions.

IntelliTech also offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ well-being and professional growth, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements that promote work-life balance.

About IntelliTech

IntelliTech is a dynamic and forward-thinking small business specializing in Full Stack Engineering, Data Analytics, Cloud Solutions, and DevSecOps services. We support government and commercial clients in solving complex technical challenges through practical, mission-focused engineering and delivery excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At IntelliTech, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe a variety of backgrounds and perspectives leads to stronger teams and better solutions. IntelliTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.