Senior Software Engineer (Cloud / DevOps) – AWS Professional Services
Location: Fort Meade, MD (Onsite Preferred)
Work Arrangement: Onsite / Hybrid (mission dependent)
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required
ABOUT SBS
Strategic Business Systems, Inc. (SBS) delivers AWS-aligned mission-critical cloud, cybersecurity, software engineering, and data modernization solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal civilian agencies.
We hire engineers, architects, and consultants who want to do hands-on work on high-impact national-security programs while collaborating directly with AWS Professional Services. Our culture is technical, lean, and clearance-friendly: we invest in certifications, retain talent through long-duration prime engagements, and provide a comprehensive benefits package.
POSITION SUMMARY
SBS is partnering with Amazon Web Services to staff senior engineers who blend application development with cloud and DevOps engineering on a high-visibility federal program. You will own services end-to-end — from writing the code to deploying, monitoring, and operating it in production.
This role requires a current TS/SCI with CI Polygraph and is staffed onsite at Fort Meade, MD. You will work alongside AWS Professional Services and the customer's mission application teams on systems where uptime, performance, and security matter.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable AWS-native applications and services.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines that enable safe, frequent, and auditable deployments.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
• Develop APIs, microservices, and event-driven components using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, and EventBridge.
• Ensure applications meet production-readiness, security, and performance standards before release.
• Containerize workloads with Docker and operate them on Amazon ECS or Amazon EKS.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across development, integration, and production environments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with AWS, customer architecture teams, and other vendors.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Continuously optimize system performance, cost, and operational efficiency.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• Six (6) or more years of professional software engineering experience, including substantial work in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in at least one modern language: Python, Java, JavaScript / TypeScript, or C#.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, VPC, and IAM.
• Demonstrated experience designing and operating CI/CD pipelines.
• Working knowledge of Docker and container-based deployment.
• Comfort in Linux environments with shell scripting (Bash) skills.
• Strong full-lifecycle ownership — from requirements through production support.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation, stakeholder coordination, and customer-facing delivery.
Core Requirements:
• Cloud/AWS Experience:
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): CDK (preferred) or Terraform
• Programming languages: Python, TypeScript
• Core services: Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS/DynamoDB
• Security: IAM, VPC, KMS
• Networking: Network segmentation, Routing, Network security, Hybrid Networking (S2S VPN and/or Direct Connect), DNS Understanding, Load Balancing
• CI/CD: CodePipeline, Gitlab CICD
• Monitoring: CloudWatch, OpenSearch
• Architecture & DevOps
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, ECS
• Serverless/microservice patterns: Lambda, SQS, SNS
• Security best practices
CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
• None mandatory.
Preferred:
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate or Professional
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer — Professional
• AWS Certified Developer — Associate
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
SBS offers a comprehensive total-rewards package to include industry competitive salary along with:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA-eligible plan options available
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (vesting schedule per Plan Document)
• Paid Time Off, federal holidays, and floating holiday for personal observance
• Annual professional development support for AWS certifications, training, and conferences
• Employee referral program where applicable and documented by program policy
• Life, AD&D, and short- / long-term disability insurance
• Telework and flexible-schedule support where mission and contract permit
• Mission-focused federal contractor supporting national-security customers
Target Salary Range: $160,000-250,000. This range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role. Actual salary will be based on a combination of factors, including the position’s scope and level of responsibility, the candidate’s relevant experience, education, technical expertise, skills and qualifications, geographic location, and applicable business or contractual requirements.
EEO Disclaimer
SBS is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identification, sex, sexual orientation, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, parental status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation seeking employment with SBS, please email hr@sbsplanet.com . Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.
How to Apply
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume to recruiting@sbsplanet.com.