Forward Deployed Software Engineer (Cloud)

TL;DR

Forward Deployed Software Engineer (Cloud): Building and maintaining secure, scalable distributed systems for public sector production environments with an accent on cloud automation, compliance, and infrastructure-as-code. Focus on designing resilient deployment pipelines, resolving complex system issues, and working directly with customers in sensitive environments.

Location: Must be based in Reston, Virginia (Hybrid)

Salary: $200,000 – $287,500

Company

hirify.global is a leading cloud-based data platform company empowering enterprises to manage, secure, and analyze data efficiently.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable distributed systems for cloud automation and control planes.
• Work directly with public sector customers to solve critical infrastructure challenges.
• Deploy and manage cloud compute servers and Kubernetes clusters in high-security environments.
• Build software delivery pipelines to support continuous delivery and automatic compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and systems issues.
• Utilize AI-driven tooling to automate operational tasks and maintain service availability.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in distributed systems design and production operations.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal government contract restrictions.
• Strong development proficiency in Java, C++, Golang, or Python.
• In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes, Terraform, or Pulumi.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms.

Nice to have

• Experience with database systems and internals.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on impact, innovation, and high-paced collaborative environment.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, sensitive, and air-gapped production systems.
• Comprehensive health and financial benefits.
• Professional development and career growth support within a scaling organization.