Description Cloud Developer: At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team! Job Summary B&A is looking for a cloud developer to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. We are looking for a highly experienced and innovative Cloud Developer to lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), strong software development skills, and a passion for building resilient systems that power enterprise-grade solutions. Responsibilities • Design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications and services using modern frameworks and languages (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, Go). • Lead architecture and technical design decisions for cloud-based solutions, ensuring best practices in scalability, performance, and security. • Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep. • Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS, AKS, GKE). • Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost, reliability, and performance. • Mentor junior developers and serve as a subject matter expert on cloud development best practices. • Integrate cloud services (e.g., serverless functions, message queues, APIs, data stores) into enterprise applications. • Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for cloud applications using tools like CloudWatch, Stackdriver, or Azure Monitor. • Ensure security and compliance standards are met across all development and deployment processes. • Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and advocate for their adoption when appropriate. Education And Experience • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. • 5–8+ years of software development experience, with at least 3+ years of cloud-native development experience. Required Skills • Proficiency with one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). • Strong programming skills in modern languages such as Python, Java, Go, C#, or Node.js. • Hands-on experience with container technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes). • Experience building microservices architectures and RESTful APIs. • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. • Deep understanding of cloud security, authentication (OAuth, IAM), and API gateways. Desired Skills • Master's degree is preferred. • Familiarity with messaging and streaming services (Kafka, SQS, Pub/Sub, Event Grid). • Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments. • Proven leadership in delivering large-scale cloud projects or migrations. Security Clearance • Active Top Secret / SCI clearance required. More About B&A Notable Clients B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more. Benefits and Programs B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution. B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include: • The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more • A formal mentorship program • Job shadowing and cross training opportunities • Brand Ambassador program • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more • Monthly teambuilding events • B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award. EEO B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities. EEO is the Law B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.