Junior Cloud Developer

About the Role

Prescient Edge is seeking a Junior Cloud Developer to support a federal government client.

Skills

• Cloud Platform Knowledge: Basic understanding of major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with cloud services such as compute, storage, networking, and databases.
• AI assisted experience such as assisted development.
• Exposure to relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in cloud development, such as Python, JavaScript, or Java.
• Solid footing in at least one OOP language (Python, Java, C++, Rust, etc.).
• Knowledge of scripting for automation tasks and testing (unit testing, etc.).
• DevOps and Networks Basics: Understanding of CI/CD pipeline such as infrastructure as a code, containers, serverless, etc.
• Familiarity with tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Basic knowledge of cloud networking concepts (VPCs, subnets, firewalls, etc.).
• Awareness of cloud security best practices.

Requirements

• Educational Background: Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with focus on Cloud development.
• Certifications (Optional but valuable): Entry-level cloud certifications like AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, or Google Cloud Digital Leader.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• Substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
• Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• Positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

Pay

Salary range: $60,000 - $75,000. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and the abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.