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Cloud Developer - AWS Modernization - Remote

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $165K/yr

6+ years exp

KBR is seeking a skilled Cloud Developer to join their team in modernizing mission-critical solutions for the USGS EROS Center. The role involves migrating on-premises systems to AWS and designing event-driven architectures while collaborating with a team to deliver innovative cloud solutions using Agile methodologies.

Staffing & Recruiting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Contribute to the migration of on-premises infrastructure to AWS using both lift-and-shift and modernization strategies

Participate in the design and implementation of event-driven systems leveraging AWS-native services (e.g., Lambda, SNS, SQS, EventBridge)

Develop and maintain automation tools for provisioning, monitoring, and managing AWS cloud infrastructure

Collaborate with solution architects, engineers, and other team members to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions

Support the design and optimization of CI/CD pipelines using industry-standard tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline)

Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or AWS CDK

Implement configuration management and automation using tools like Ansible

Troubleshoot and support cloud-based applications in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment

Contribute to documentation and process improvements to enhance system reliability and efficiency

Identify and implement AWS cloud cost optimization strategies, incorporating FinOps principles

Participate in Agile teams, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, delivering incremental value through iterative development

Qualification

AWS technologiesInfrastructure as CodeCloud securityCI/CD pipelinesEvent-driven architectureConfiguration managementScripting proficiencyAgile methodologiesTroubleshooting skillsFinOps strategiesCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field

Minimum 6 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or software development, with a focus on AWS technologies

Hands-on experience with lift-and-shift migrations and event-driven system design in AWS

Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, AWS CDK, or AWS CloudFormation

Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet)

Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar for automation

Strong understanding of cloud security, networking, and AWS best practices

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and automation

Demonstrated FinOps ability to reduce cloud spend through cost optimization strategies

Experience working in Agile development environments and applying Agile methodologies

Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical documentation

U.S. Citizenship due to contractual and security requirements

Three years of continuous U.S. residency for government security credential

Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for government facility access

Preferred

Associate, Professional, or Specialty certifications in AWS that are relevant to cloud development (e.g., AWS Certified Developer - Associate, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, AWS Certified Security - Specialty)

Experience with Agile methodologies and modern software engineering practices

Experience designing and implementing event-driven architectures in AWS

Familiarity with government security credential requirements and ability to obtain necessary clearances