MORSE Corp is hiring a Cloud Software Engineer in Seattle, WA (onsite) to design, build, and deploy cloud software capabilities that support DoD customer needs across AI, machine learning, simulation, situational awareness, and mission planning. This role combines Python development with infrastructure and deployment pipeline work, with an emphasis on security and reliability.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable, efficient, and reliable software applications using Python.
- Build and maintain cloud infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code practices.
- Support the deployment of cloud services while ensuring alignment with security guidelines and best practices.
- Participate in design reviews and code reviews, collaborating with teammates to maintain code quality and enable knowledge sharing.
- Stay current on evolving software engineering trends, tools, and technologies.
- Work with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud software products with seamless integration and deployment.
- Contribute to codebases that prioritize object orientation, modularity, and maintainability.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance (TS/SCI).
- Strong proficiency in Python.
- 1+ years of hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider: AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
- Experience with Kubernetes and Helm charts.
- Familiarity with Agile development methods and microservice architectures.
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to automate build, testing, and deployment in cloud environments.
- Strong communication skills and self-motivation.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, and 1+ years of software engineering experience.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification.
- Security+ or an equivalent security certification.
Technologies
Python, infrastructure-as-code, AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Kubernetes, Helm charts, Agile, microservice architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and security clearance (TS/SCI).
Location and Compensation
Seattle, WA (onsite). Salary range: USD 90,000 - 180,000 per year.
