Cloud Developer - R0167540 Job

The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED), a primary contractor for NASA since 1989, is comprised of 10 companies and is located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL.
Grow With Us
Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you.
A Place Where You Belong
At the Amentum Space Exploration Division, people are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace.
Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, employee perks and much more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Position Description:
We are seeking a Cloud Developer to design, develop, and maintain cloud-based software solutions supporting engineering and scientific projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or similar), strong programming skills (Python, JavaScript, React), and experience with DevOps tools and containerized applications. Responsibilities include building scalable data infrastructure, developing automation and analysis tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication, a commitment to Agile development, and the ability to work independently or within diverse teams
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Infrastructure & DevSecOps
• Implement DevSecOps principles to automate development workflows.
• Configure and manage Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Define and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Assist in containerizing new and legacy applications.
• Design and deploy cloud networking infrastructure.
• Manage networking for secure service communication and user access.
• Implement NASA-standard authentication, authorization, and role-based access controls.
• Ensure compliance with MSFC security plans and relevant federal standards.
• Enhance the robustness, reliability, and availability of deployed applications.
• Write and maintain comprehensive documentation for system design and processes.
Software Development & Data Engineering
• Design and build scalable data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and structuring time series data.
• Apply data lake and data warehouse principles to support efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Integrate with authoritative data catalogs to ensure data discoverability and governance.
• Architect and implement near real-time data analysis solutions.
• Leverage cloud-native technologies to build scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Develop web-based applications for data visualization and automation.
• Maintain thorough documentation for all development and engineering processes.

A degree in software engineering or equivalent is required. A degree from an ABET accredited university is preferred. Typical experience requirements are a Ph.D., with minimum of 14 years of experience, M.S. with at least 18 years of experience, or B.S. with at least 20 years of experience.
• Experience with software engineering, architecture, design, development, testing (unit and integration), documentation, and product delivery.
• Proficiency in cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience with SQL, database management, and backend data storage concepts.
• Experience in cloud networking, such as deploying applications in a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC).
• Frontend web development experience, including JavaScript and the React framework.
• Experience implementing ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) data pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud data lake architecture and data warehouse concepts.
• Experience with containerized applications and containers, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of DevOps tools such as GitHub, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Experience developing cloud-native software solutions.
• Experience with Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and integration.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse team.

Star ID will be required to obtain access to MSFC.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
We are a background screening, drug-free workplace.
ASED offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations!
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