Senior Cloud Software Engineer/Architect
$145k - $185k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Quantico, VA, USA+1 moreMore locations: Gainesville, VA, USA
In Person
Software EngineeringAI Application Engineering, Full-Stack Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- An active Top Secret security clearance is required.
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related STEM discipline is required.
- At least 6 years of progressive professional software engineering experience designing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade applications is required.
- Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend language such as Python, Java, C#, or C/C++, together with shell scripting in Bash or PowerShell, is required.
- Hands-on experience developing, deploying, and monitoring cloud-native applications in AWS or Microsoft Azure is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of distributed systems design, microservices architecture, secure API development, and SQL and NoSQL database systems is required.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and optimize scalable, fault-tolerant cloud architectures and microservices across AWS and Microsoft Azure, including GovCloud and commercial environments.
- Lead end-to-end development of backend services, RESTful APIs, and modern responsive web user interfaces supporting complex cyber data visualization.
- Integrate cognitive services, vector databases, and Large Language Models and generative AI capabilities into data-processing pipelines to accelerate automated insight discovery.
- Build and maintain high-throughput data-processing workflows and distributed messaging pipelines capable of handling large cyber datasets.
- Collaborate with technical specialists to support software vulnerability assessments, secure data handling, and custom tooling development.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code, automated testing, and secure continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines for reliable deployment across secure environments.
- Provide technical guidance to junior- and mid-level developers, contribute to architectural reviews, and interface with federal stakeholders to align engineering efforts with mission goals.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience leading subsystem architecture or certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
- Experience building interactive web applications and visualizations using React, Angular, Vue.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, D3.js, or Chart.js.
- Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Elasticsearch, or Redis.
- Familiarity with AI and large-language-model orchestration frameworks such as LangChain or LlamaIndex; native cloud AI services such as AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, or Azure OpenAI; or machine learning libraries such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
- Familiarity with network analysis tools such as Wireshark or tcpdump, operating system internals, or vulnerability analysis workflows.
- Practical experience with Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure ARM/Bicep.
About the company
Redhorse helps government agencies improve operations using data and technology, applying digital transformation and AI across National Security, Networking Technology and Infrastructure, Energy, and the Environment. Its offerings are advisory and implementation services, delivered through project-based engagements and long-term partnerships rather than physical products. The company differentiates itself through close collaboration with clients, deep sector expertise, and a focus on mission-critical outcomes that require security and regulatory compliance. The goal is to enable safer, more efficient, and data-driven government operations.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Founded
2008
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The $14M SAF/CDM deal extends IDEA into 2027 and deepens user adoption.
- 2026 awardable status streamlines sales through CDAO Tradewinds and shortens federal buying cycles.
- New SHIELD, OASIS, and GSA vehicles expand pipeline across 2027 through 2035.
What critics are saying
- Defense accounts for 92% of obligated revenue; one recompete loss hits hard.
- Seven incumbents, including a $6.1M CENTCOM BPA, return to market by 2028.
- GAO protests already targeted a Redhorse GSA task order, signaling procurement friction.
What makes Redhorse unique
- Redhorse won SAF/CDM's $14M ISR contract in January 2026, anchored by IDEA.
- Its 2026 Tradewinds awardable IDPaaS and CBM+ offerings accelerate DoD contracting.
- Mannakee Group acquisition adds DevSecOps depth for federal defense and national security work.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Remote Work Options