Cloud Developer/Engineer

LMI is seeking a skilled Cloud Software Architect/Developer (Mid-Level / Journeyman) to support clients in the Colorado Springs, CO area. In this role, you will collaborate with software architects, developers, and engineers to contribute to the development of a secure, micro-service-based enterprise cloud architecture. Leveraging LMI's advanced simulation engine, you'll assist in developing and deploying cloud-based solutions that enable Warfighters to design, execute, and analyze simulated scenarios on both unclassified and classified networks. This system supports real-time data and asset management, providing critical insights to the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Executive Branch. This position requires a solid foundation in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud-native tools, with an eagerness to grow in an agile development environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and an interest in learning about elastic cloud orchestration and DevSecOps practices. You'll work alongside senior developers and architects to build robust cloud architectures and contribute to data-driven decision-making within the national defense landscape.

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to improving the business of government, drawing from deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management advisory services. Established as a private, not-for-profit organization in 1961, LMI is a trusted third party to federal civilian and defense agencies, free of commercial and political bias. We operate completely free of political and commercial bias, and we are entirely aligned with the goals of our clients. Our clients value our specialized services in logistics, intelligence, homeland security, health care, and energy and environment markets. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking people who share that conviction. We offer a generous compensation package with excellent benefits that start the first day of employment. Business casual dress, flex time, and tuition reimbursement are a few of our many work-life benefits available to our employees.

Assist in the design, development, and optimization of distributed, elastic systems that support multiple Armed Forces branches and public sector clients, utilizing AWS and Azure cloud services.
• Support the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud orchestration for efficient deployment, resource management, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain new micro-services and help in converting legacy code to work within cloud-native, distributed architectures.
• Collaborate with more senior developers to improve skills in cloud technology, software development practices, and architecture design.
• Support the building, testing, and deployment of micro-services through DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Work with APIs to enhance interoperability and communication across distributed systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop features and data management solutions for customer needs.
• Actively participate in agile sprint ceremonies, contributing to progress updates and demonstrations of cloud-based developments.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 4+ years of professional development experience or a master's degree with 2+ years of professional development experience.
• Proven experience with modern OO programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, Rust) within agile development frameworks.
• Working knowledge of AWS and/or Azure cloud services, with hands-on experience in cloud deployment and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevSecOps practices for scalable, secure software deployments.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to pursue a U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance (including CI/Poly if required).
• U.S. Citizenship.

Desired:

• Exposure to the space domain and experience with simulation or enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with large-scale data management in cloud environments.
• Experience in agile frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Salary range: $95,000 - $168,000. Final salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.