Senior Principal Software Engineer – Cloud
Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill a Sr. Principal Software Engineer – Cloud position that just opened in Scottsdale, AZ. In this role, you will have experience with Python / Java programming languages and understanding of DevOps principles, knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, automation, configuration management, and infrastructure as code. To be considered, you will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering plus a minimum of 10 years of experience.
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Position: Sr. Principal Software Engineer – Cloud
Contract: 12-24 months with possibility of going direct/permanent
Pay: $110.98/hour
Telecommute: Hybrid
Requirements:
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.
Skills:
- Python / Java programming languages
- Understanding of DevOps principles: Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, automation, configuration management, and infrastructure as code
- Familiar with Scaled Agile methodology and its best practice
- Security knowledge: Familiarity with security best practices, risk, compliance & vulnerability management, encryption & PKI, incident response, auditing and monitoring
- Programming and scripting: Proficiency and strong knowledge in languages such as Python, Linux/UNIX, YAML, and JSON.
- Cloud platforms: Experience with AWS (AWS Solutions Architect strongly preferred) and its services (including fundamental AWS networking), knowing Azure is a plus
- Containerization: Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
- Strong understanding of API Design, testing, development and management
- Collaboration and communication: Ability to communicate and work effectively with development team members, operations, and security teams
- Problem-solving and analytical skills: Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions
- Documentation: Well versed in generating documentation and sharing important knowledge
- Artificial Intelligence: Well versed in prompt engineering and utilizing popular AI tools to accelerate workload
Tools:
- CI/CD tools: Gitlab, Nexus Managed Artifacts,
- AWS: AWS EKS, EC2, Lambda, S3, EBS/EFS, VPC, DNS, IAM, KMS, CloudWatch, CloudTrail
- Configuration management: Ansible, Terragrunt, ArgoCD
- Build/Development: VS Code, Maven
- Event streaming platform (nice to have): Kafka messaging
- Container orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker,
- Security, Monitoring and logging: ACAS/Grype vulns scanning, SIEM (Splunk) Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
- Version control: Git
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation
- Collaboration: Jira, Confluence
About our client:
Our client is a mission critical DOD – Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence and cyber end users on a international basis.
About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
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APR Consulting, Inc., is one of the most trusted talent acquisition and workforce solutions providers in the United States. Known for exceptional responsiveness, agile strategies, and consistently high-level talent, the firm has become a go-to for organizations and managed services providers navigating complex change and urgent challenges. Since its founding in 1980, APR has transformed from a California IT-focused staffing firm to a full-service solutions provider filling a wide range of positions and serving over eight industries — including aerospace and defense, healthcare, IT, telecom, hospitality/gaming, sports/entertainment, government, and utilities –– in all 50 states, with a loyal roster of more than 850 specialized professionals.