What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Software Engineer – Big Data & Distributed Systems position at Helm Point Solutions?
Cloud Software Engineer – Big Data & Distributed Systems
Ft. Meade Area, MD · Government/Military
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Full-Time | Fully Funded | $150K - $225K
Keep the Mission Running.
Helm Point Solutions is a woman-owned cybersecurity and physical security firm supporting the nation’s most critical systems and infrastructure. We’re seeking detail-oriented, security-cleared Cloud Software Engineer to support a program in the Ft. Meade area. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, security, and availability of large-scale cloud-based data systems and distributed processing environments.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will:
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Design, develop, and maintain the integrity, security, and availability of large-scale cloud-based Big Data systems.
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Implement and optimize distributed processing workflows across the Hadoop ecosystem (e.g., HDFS, MapReduce, Spark, Hive).
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Perform performance analysis, tuning, troubleshooting, and monitoring of cloud and data processing environments.
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Contribute to back-end data processing, analysis, and indexing to support high-volume, mission-critical applications.
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Develop and implement policies and best practices to ensure the security, scalability, and reliability of cloud-based systems.
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Evaluate and integrate COTS/GOTS and open-source tools into cloud environments to improve performance and reduce development costs.
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Support the software lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
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At least three (3) years of hands-on experience as a software engineer working with cloud-based or distributed systems.
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At least three (3) years of experience developing with Java and applying Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles.
Why Helm Point?
We’re not just filling seats — we’re building careers. At Helm Point, every team member matters. You’ll be part of a close-knit company that:
- Listens to your career goals
- Rewards your contributions
- Invests in your growth
Benefits include:
- CareFirst Gold Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Profit Sharing & Performance Bonuses
- Annual Education & Training Allowance
- Leave Buy-Back Program
- Community Engagement Opportunities
Next Steps
If you’re interested in this or similar opportunities, let us know in your application.
Apply now or email your resume to recruiting@helmpoint.com to start a confidential conversation.
Salary : $150,000 - $225,000