What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer position at VTG Defense?
Overview
What will you do?
Do you have what it takes?
VT Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Software Engineer / AWS Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain secure cloud-based applications and data solutions within a highly classified mission environment. This position requires strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, Python and Java development, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, Linux, Docker, and infrastructure-as-code using the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK).
What will you do?
- Design, build, and maintain secure web applications within the Sponsor's classified JWICS and C2S cloud environments.
- Develop cloud-based applications and solutions using Python and Java.
- Design, develop, query, optimize, and maintain Elasticsearch and AWS OpenSearch environments.
- Write and tune complex queries against structured and unstructured datasets using SQL and Elasticsearch/OpenSearch query languages.
- Design and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services, including:
- Lambda functions and layers
- Amazon S3
- AWS Batch
- Amazon EC2
- Amazon EventBridge
- Amazon SQS
- Amazon SNS
- IAM roles and policies
- Amazon DynamoDB
- AWS container services
- Build and maintain cloud infrastructure using the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK).
- Develop Linux shell scripts to support automation, deployment, and system operations.
- Build, maintain, and deploy Docker containers and images.
- Transform data from multiple file types and formats into standardized formats such as JSON, CSV, and XML.
- Work closely with application developers to identify and implement infrastructure, deployment, and operational requirements.
- Apply knowledge of programming, software tools, operating systems, networking, and cloud technologies to solve complex mission and collection requirements.
- Assess technical and project requirements and provide informed recommendations on architecture, implementation, and delivery approaches.
- Collaborate with technical teams across multiple organizational boundaries.
Do you have what it takes?
Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly on day one of employment
- Demonstrated experience working within the Sponsor's cloud environment.
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining secure web applications on classified Sponsor networks, including JWICS and C2S.
- Strong programming experience with Python.
- Experience programming in Java.
- Hands-on experience designing, developing, querying, and maintaining Elasticsearch and/or AWS OpenSearch.
- Experience writing and optimizing complex queries against structured and unstructured datasets using SQL and Elasticsearch/OpenSearch query languages.
- Experience with Linux shell scripting.
- Experience building Docker containers and images.
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including Lambda, S3, Batch, EC2, EventBridge, SQS, SNS, IAM, DynamoDB, and container services.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK). CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar infrastructure-as-code tools are not substitutes for the required AWS CDK experience.
- Experience transforming data from multiple file formats into standardized formats such as JSON, CSV, and XML.
- Experience working with application developers to define and implement infrastructure and deployment requirements.
- Experience translating mission and operational needs into technical requirements.
- Ability to assess project requirements and provide informed technical recommendations.
- Experience collaborating with technical teams across multiple organizations and functional boundaries.
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
VT Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.