Lead Software Engineer / AWS Cloud Architect
Melbourne, FL (Onsite) | Relocation Assistance Available | $175000–$215,000 | 9/80 Schedule (Every Other Friday Off)
We're seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer / AWS Cloud Architect to design, build, and deploy secure, scalable cloud solutions supporting critical aerospace and defense programs.
This is an onsite role in Melbourne, Florida, requiring an active TS/SCI security clearance. You'll work directly with customers, architect enterprise AWS environments, and lead cloud modernization initiatives supporting mission-critical systems.
If you're passionate about cloud architecture, AWS engineering, automation, and solving complex technical challenges, we'd like to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Architect and develop secure cloud-native applications on AWS
- Design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure
- Partner directly with government and technical stakeholders to gather requirements
- Produce architecture documentation, implementation roadmaps, and technical designs
- Lead cloud solution planning and technical decision-making
- Present architectural recommendations to technical and executive audiences
- Support multiple mission environments while ensuring security and compliance
- Drive cloud deployment automation and infrastructure improvements
Why Apply
- Salary up to $215,000
- Relocation assistance available
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
- Mission-critical aerospace programs
- Modern AWS cloud technologies
- High-impact technical leadership role
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of software engineering or cloud architecture experience (with graduate degree)
- 9+ years of software engineering or cloud architecture experience (with undergraduate degree)
- 13+ years of software engineering or cloud architecture experience (with no formal education)
- Active TS/SCI Clearance
- Extensive AWS cloud development experience
- Experience designing enterprise cloud architectures
- Ability to work onsite in Melbourne, FL
- U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in any of the following are highly desired:
- AWS EC2 deployment automation
- Infrastructure as Code
- GitLab CI/CD Pipelines
- High-side AWS / C2S environments
- CAP (C2S Access Portal)
- IATT / ATO accreditation process
- Security+ (DoD IAT Level II) certification
- DevSecOps
- Cloud migration
- Enterprise software architecture
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Pay: $175,000.00 - $215,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- YES or NO: Do you hold an active TS/SCI security clearance? If so, please provide the issuing agency and any other details like expiration, etc.
Education:
Experience:
- software engineering: 9 years (Preferred)
- AWS cloud architecture: 1 year (Preferred)
Security clearance:
Ability to Commute:
- Melbourne, FL 32901 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Melbourne, FL 32901: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)
Work Location: In person
