Cloud Developer

NS2 Mission is currently seeking a driven and skilled Cloud Developer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. This Cloud Developer will leverages advanced technical resources to deliver timely, reliable, and secure data insights, including open-source and social media content, to support senior leadership. The Sponsor requires comprehensive support in cloud development, DevOps and backend application engineering to enhance scalable, AI-integrated platforms capable of processing and analyzing large-volume datasets arriving in diverse formats. The Contractor will support both existing systems and the development of new capabilities, working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

• Design, implement, and optimize cloud-native and on-prem hybrid workflows for advanced data analytics and AI/ML applications.
• Architect and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js, Typescript, and Python.
• Build, automate, and monitor ETL pipelines using tools like Apache NiFi, enabling high-throughput data processing.
• Support and enhance an existing service-based web application for social media data exploitation and analytics.
• Deploy and optimize AI models (e.g., for classification, generative AI) in cloud environments, integrating with analytics platforms and delivery mechanisms.
• Champion the application of DevSecOps principles across CI/CD pipelines, system monitoring, and automated testing.
• Manage cloud infrastructure (primarily AWS) and integrate cloud solutions with high-performance on-prem compute resources.
• Implement and support microservice-based architecture using Agile practices to ensure high availability, latency, and secure performance.
• Ensure application and infrastructure security, perform vulnerability management, and apply security controls across systems.
• Create software pipelines to query, merge, and analyze structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.
• Develop scripts, dashboards, and tools for automation, monitoring, and deployment of AI model outputs across secure platforms.
• Collaborate closely with mission partners, data scientists, and engineering teams to meet evolving technical and operational requirements.

• Experience with Python, Bash, and Terraform for development and infrastructure automation.
• Proven skills in Node.js and Typescript for backend service design and optimization.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing and deployment of configurations/infrastructure.
• Expertise in administering and provisioning cloud technologies (especially AWS), including EC2, S3, and EBS.
• Strong knowledge of ETL workflows and frameworks, including Apache NiFi or similar tools.
• Experience hosting and managing SQL-based databases in cloud environments.
• Proven ability to optimize hybrid-cloud connectivity between cloud platforms and on-prem HPC systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DevSecOps tools and best practices.
• Strong background in cybersecurity, including governance, encryption, secure development, network security, and operations.
• Experience developing in fast-paced, cross-functional team environments.
• Strong presentation and communication skills for engaging senior stakeholders.

• Experience with Anaconda for development and data science workflows.
• Hands-on experience supporting AI/ML model development, including tuning, transfer learning, and deployment.
• Familiarity with Flask and front-end web development for analytic tool delivery.
• Experience using Tableau for visualization of cloud-based data analytics.
• Familiarity with system performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining OS, software, and networks.
• Demonstrated experience with automated deployments and managing multi-tenant environments.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud storage, networking, virtualization, and application security in secure environments.

Requirement:

TS/SCI with FSP

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S security clearance which requires U.S citizenship.

We win with inclusion

NS2 Mission’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At NS2 Mission, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

NS2 Mission is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with NS2 Mission and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: NS2Mission.Careers@sapns2.com.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.