Principal Cloud Software Engineer
Company: Red Arch Solutions
Location: Annapolis Junction
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Description: Red Arch Solutions is looking for a
Principal Cloud Software Engineer with deep expertise in DevOps and
AWS Cloud technologies to join a high-priority program in Annapolis
Junction, Maryland. An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
This position has TELEWORK up to 2 days per week, dependent on
tasking. As a Principal Cloud SWE, you will lead the development
and enhancement of complex, distributed systems based on
well-defined requirements - leveraging cutting-edge AWS services,
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and modern DevOps pipelines.
You’ll work across the full software lifecycle and collaborate
closely with a team of top-tier engineers and system architects to
build scalable, secure, and resilient systems. This role offers the
opportunity to make a direct impact by designing, developing, and
deploying advanced cloud-native solutions that support critical
national security initiatives. If you're a software engineer who
enjoys solving hard problems with cloud-based solutions, this is
your opportunity to grow within a technically challenging and
rewarding environment. Basic Qualifications: Active TS/SCI with
Polygraph. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related
discipline from an accredited college or university, plus twenty
(20) years of experience as an SWE in programs and contracts of
similar scope, type, and complexity. Some experience in SE skills
(requirements decomposition) Terraform as Infrastructure as Code
(IoC) Lambda Functions utilizing Python 3.11 AWS RDS Aurora
PostgreSQL Database Poetry for python dependency mgmt Docker
containers Pgadmin to facilitate the database mgmt SE3 with
presigned URLs SQS SNS MakeFile API Gateway with Lambda Authorizer
Step Functions DynamoDB as a user cache Cloudwatch Red Arch
Requirement: AWS Professional Cloud certification(s) within 6
months of employment. Direct experience in cloud/ML/AI and or
similar technology. Salary range for this position : $240,000 -
$300,000 CJ The Red Arch Solutions pay range for this job level is
a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or
salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on
several factors including, but not limited to, level of position,
job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work
experience, educational background, certifications,
contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements,
alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with
market data. Red Arch Solutions Benefits Snapshot: 100% paid
employee healthcare premiums. CareFirst Advantage Best in Class
Benefits. HaloScripts Concierge prescription medication service
Generous PTO. 10 % 401K 6% match vested day one and up to 4% profit
sharing contribution. Annualized bonus compensation. Spot bonuses
for hard work. Tuition reimbursement. 529 College Saving Plan.
College Loan Pay Back Program. 11 Paid Federal Holidays Generous
Referral Bonuses. Red Arch Solutions provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state, or local laws. Have more questions
about Red Arch? Email us at Careers@RedArchSolutions.com
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