Full-Time

ME00484-Cloud Software Engineer 3

Momentum Engineering

Momentum Engineering

11-50 employees

Designs secure cloud-based data architectures

Compensation Overview

$180k - $235k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Annapolis Junction, MD, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Microservices
AWS
REST APIs
DevOps
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
  • Shall have a total of at least twenty (20) years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, and problem diagnosis/resolution.
  • One of the following Cloud Developer Certifications are required:
  • AWS Certified Developer-Associate
  • AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications and services
  • Implement secure, scalable, and cost-optimized architectures in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Collaborate with product managers, systems engineers, and other developers to translate requirements into technical solutions
  • Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for application deployment and infrastructure automation
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices
  • Integrate APIs, microservices, and third-party services into cloud applications
  • Monitor system performance and implement improvements for scalability and reliability
  • Support troubleshooting, debugging, and incident response activities
  • Contribute to security reviews, compliance requirements, and adherence to coding/security standards
  • Stay current on emerging cloud technologies, tools, and best practices
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or in a related technical field is highly desired which will be considered equivalent to two (2) years of experience. A Master's degree in a Technical Field will be considered equivalent to four (4) years of experience. NOTE: A degree in Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar degree will be considered as a technical field.
  • Hadoop/Cloud Developer Certification
  • Familiarity with AWS Cloud technologies
  • Quarkus
  • PrimeFaces
  • GitLab CI/CD
  • Agile methods and tools
  • Ability to work in a team environment; good communication and collaboration skills; self-starter

Momentum Engineering builds secure, cloud-based data engineering solutions that help clients run mission-critical analytics and improve software performance. Its offerings center on designing robust data architectures and data-driven engineering methodologies, implemented through DevOps and DevSecOps practices to ensure reliable, measurable performance. The company differentiates itself by focusing on secure architectures tailored to clients' needs, rigorous evaluation and validation of data-driven approaches, and a client-focused service model with collaborative culture and profit-sharing to attract top talent. The goal is to provide dependable data infrastructure and engineering processes that enable better analytics outcomes and software reliability for engineers, analysts, developers, and instructors.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, South Carolina

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Federal agencies prioritize DevSecOps in cloud pipelines matching Momentum's expertise.
  • Rising demand for ontology development in high-security defense environments.
  • Profit-sharing and benefits attract top data engineering talent.

What critics are saying

  • Booz Allen Hamilton consolidates DLA, DHS, NSA subcontracts within 6-12 months.
  • Databricks poaches engineers, crippling 49 open roles in 3-6 months.
  • NSA zero-trust mandates deprecate legacy DevSecOps in 12-24 months.

What makes Momentum Engineering unique

  • Momentum Engineering delivers secure cloud data pipelines for DLA, DHS, NSA missions.
  • WOSB status unlocks federal set-aside contracts in defense sectors.
  • Team holds security clearances and polygraphs for sensitive national security.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan