Cloud Application Engineer

Summary

iQuasar LLC is seeking a Cloud Application Engineer to support secure backend systems, AI/ML infrastructure, and cloud-native development. The role involves collaboration with data scientists and engineers to build scalable and compliant systems for data-intensive applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop APIs and backend services using Python, FastAPI, GraphQL, REST
• Build data ingestion pipelines and data models for geospatial, time-series, and large datasets
• Develop scalable cloud and serverless applications (AWS, GovCloud, Azure Government, DigitalOcean)
• Integrate backend systems with AI/ML models and analytics workflows
• Build and maintain secure environments for AI/ML training, experimentation, and production deployment
• Support ML tools/frameworks: MLflow, Kubeflow, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face
• Operationalize ML models in containerized and GPU-enabled environments
• DevSecOps & Automation
• Implement secure CI/CD pipelines with integrated security scanning
• Automate infrastructure with Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and Kubernetes
• Support compliance with RMF, STIGs, NIST 800-53, and other DoD cybersecurity requirements
• Build secure architectures in AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or DoD cloud

Skills

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years' combined experience in backend engineering, DevOps/DevSecOps, or infrastructure engineering
• Strong experience with: Python, Bash
• SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (Redis, MongoDB, Cassandra)
• API technologies (FastAPI, GraphQL, REST, Swagger, Postman)
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Git, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
• Terraform, Ansible, Helm
• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix systems and DoD cybersecurity practices

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years' combined experience in backend engineering, DevOps/DevSecOps, or infrastructure engineering
• Strong experience with: Python, Bash
• SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (Redis, MongoDB, Cassandra)
• API technologies (FastAPI, GraphQL, REST, Swagger, Postman)
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Git, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
• Terraform, Ansible, Helm
• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix systems and DoD cybersecurity practices

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• A matching 401 (k) plan
• A Supportive and Equitable Working Environment that is both Stimulating and Challenging
• Competitive Hourly Salary
• Unique Employee Success Sharing Program that allows ATP employees to share in the Company's Successes
• Automatic Approved Overtime (if the contract permits).
• Retirement Pay (401K); 100% company paid, immediately vested with Profit-Sharing Component
• Company Medical Coverage Plans - HMO, Open Access, PPO plans
• Company Dental Plan - widely accepted, comprehensive, and flexible.
• Progressive Overtime Policy
• Flexible Spending Account benefit
• Lucrative Referral Bonus Policy
• Holiday Scheduling that Coincides with Government Holidays
• Robust Professional Expenses & Training Program
• Computer Allowance
• Internet Allowance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance