What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Developer position at alignly?
Job Description
Cloud Developer
Location: Mclean, VA
Required Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Overview
We’re looking for a Cloud Developer to help design and support hybrid cloud and on-premises systems that power advanced analytics and AI. In this role, you’ll work with data scientists and engineers to build modern solutions, automate deployments, and keep systems secure and reliable.
What You’ll Do
- Design and support cloud/on-prem solutions that enable advanced AI applications.
- Work with distributed computing and model training tools (e.g., PySpark, AWS).
- Build scripts and tools to automate deployments and monitor AI models.
- Create pipelines to connect, merge, and analyze large datasets.
- Support CI/CD pipelines and multiple environments (development, test, production).
- Integrate cloud services with high-performance on-prem servers.
- Ensure system performance, monitoring, security, and responsiveness.
- Partner with data scientists to deploy and maintain AI models.
Required Skills
What We’re Looking For
- Programming: Python, Bash, Terraform.
- Development Tools: Anaconda, Git/GitHub, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence.
- Cloud & Databases: AWS, SQL databases, cloud/on-prem integration.
- Data Pipelines: Apache NiFi or similar ETL tools.
- Automation & Security: CI/CD, automated testing, DevSecOps practices, cybersecurity knowledge.
- Communication: Comfortable presenting technical work to stakeholders.
Desired Skills
Nice to Have
- Experience fine-tuning or deploying AI/ML models (classification, prediction, generative AI).
- Exposure to Flask or other web frameworks.
- Connecting cloud data to visualization tools (e.g., Tableau).
- Interest in optimizing AI workflows in secure environments.
Additional Details
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance), immediate 401k vesting, generous paid time off, and flexible scheduling options. A professional development allowance is also included to support continued growth.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.
About alignly
Welcome to Alignly Consulting! We’re a boutique recruiting and talent operations firm supporting growing businesses and government contractors. Our focus is on connecting exceptional candidates with meaningful opportunities across technical, cleared, and specialized roles.
When you apply with Alignly, you can expect transparent communication, respect for your time, and guidance throughout the hiring process. We look forward to partnering with you in your career journey.