Cloud Engineer/ Full Stack Programmer

Job title: Cloud Engineer/ Full Stack Programmer in Vienna, VA at Syneren Technologies Corporation
Company: Syneren Technologies Corporation
Job description: Job Title: Cloud Engineer / Full-Stack Programmer
Clearance: Ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust clearance
Work Location: Remote (100%) with occasional travel to Washington, DC facilities
Position Type: Full-time, W-2 (1099 considered)Position SummarySyneren Technologies is migrating a government system from on-premise Solaris/Oracle to a fully cloud-native stack in AWS GovCloud (EC2 + RDS PostgreSQL). We are seeking a hands-on Cloud Engineer / Programmer who can:

• Design, provision, and automate GovCloud environments (Dev, Test, Stage, Prod) using infrastructure-as-code.
• Contribute to Postgres SQL, Java back-end services, and a React + TypeScript UI.
• Support performance tuning, debugging, and CI/CD pipelines within a FISMA High / FedRAMP High boundary.

You will collaborate with senior engineers, DBAs, security SMEs, and the customer to deliver a secure, resilient, and maintainable cloud solution.Required Qualifications

• 5+ years professional experience in cloud engineering or full-stack software development (or a combined equivalent).
• 3+ years hands-on AWS (EC2, IAM, VPC, S3, CloudWatch, CloudFormation/Terraform).
• At least one of the following:

• Strong SQL & PostgreSQL expertise (schema design, PL/pgSQL, performance tuning, logical/physical replication).
• Java experience building back-end programs or APIs.
• JavaScript/TypeScript and React proficiency for modern SPA development.
• Proficient with Linux (RHEL/Amazon Linux) and shell scripting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to produce clear architecture and run-book documentation.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Prior migration from Oracle PL/SQL to PostgreSQL or database-compatibility layers (e.g., AWS SCT, Babelfish).
• Experience securing systems to FISMA High / FedRAMP High / DoD IL4-IL5 baselines.
• Familiarity with AWS RDS Performance Insights, pg_stat_statements, and pgbadger.
• Experience with TypeScript-based IaC (CDK) or Serverless Framework.
• Knowledge of TIC 3.0, NIST 800-171, and Federal Government Cybersecurity policies.
• Experience integrating MFA (Duo, Okta) for SSH, APEX, and database roles.

Key Tools & Technologies

• Cloud: AWS GovCloud, Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CLI, IAM, VPC, EC2, RDS PostgreSQL, S3, CloudWatch
• Languages: Java, TypeScript, SQL/PLpgSQL, Bash
• DevOps: GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Actions, SonarQube, New Relic, Elasic
• Monitoring: CloudWatch Logs & Metrics, AWS X-Ray, pgbadger
• Security: AWS KMS, Secrets Manager, STIG/SCAP scans, NIST 800-53 controls

Success Indicators (First 6 Months) * Provisioned IaC baseline for all four environments, peer-reviewed and deployed via CI/CD.

• Successful data load & smoke tests on RDS PostgreSQL with benchmark performance equal to or better than legacy Oracle.
• Initial Java/React feature delivered to Dev and promoted through Stage with automated unit and integration tests.
• Security control evidence (e.g., SC-7, AC-2, CM-6) generated and accepted by ISSO.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
• Flexible work schedule and 100% remote option
• Paid training and AWS certification reimbursement
• Opportunity to modernize a mission-critical national safety system

About Syneren: Syneren is an award winning, CMMI Level 3 certified, high quality provider of technology solutions for the government as well as commercial sectors. Founded in 2003, we have been broadening our services to cover an array of disciplines, including Hardware and Systems Engineering, Software Development and Testing, IT Systems Support, Cyber Security, Independent Testing and Evaluation and Program Support. Notably our innovative and effective solutions are delivered consistently by a highly qualified staff and management team. Syneren is committed to providing exceptional solutions that meet the client mission needs.Thank you for your interest in Syneren Technologies Corporation. Syneren Technologies Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Location: Vienna, VA
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