Principal Cloud Software Engineer

Job Title: Principal Cloud Software Engineer
Location: Columbia, MD (Hybrid)
Clearance: Secret
Employment Type: Full-time
Education: Bachelor's Required
Salary: $140,000- 170,000

Benefits: Competitive salary and bonus structure, Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) with company match, Generous PTO and remote work options
Application: Apply here or email your resume to Careers@wearemetronome.com
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Metronome is seeking a Principal Cloud Software Engineer to lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of complex and diverse cloud-based software systems. This role involves overseeing the software lifecycle-from requirements analysis through design, implementation, testing, and problem resolution-in support of a large-scale Big Data Cyber Domain Platform.

• Lead the design, development, testing, and enhancement of high-performance cloud software systems, including real-time systems, data analytics platforms, and large-scale enterprise applications.

• Serve as a technical lead for major software initiatives, ensuring adherence to design and performance requirements.

• Review and test software components, documenting test results and resolving software problem reports.

• Guide the team in applying appropriate software design and development methodologies.

• Provide expert input on hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse strategies, and integration of COTS/GOTS products to reduce development time.

• Collaborate on requirements analysis and translate system-level requirements into robust software components.

• Mentor team members and contribute to the architecture of critical software systems.

• Languages/Frameworks: Java, Kotlin, Spring, Spring Boot, Golang

• Infrastructure & Cloud: Docker, AWS

• Databases: PostgreSQL

• Interfaces: REST APIs, gRPC

• Other Tools: ElasticSearch, Armeria (for high-performance microservices)

• Experience: Minimum 8 years of professional software development experience, with demonstrated expertise in cloud-based systems and microservices architectures

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field

• Certifications: Must hold or be able to obtain IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, SSCP, GSEC, or equivalent)