Cloud Integration Staff Engineer (Hybrid) Huntsville, AL

Who we are

CTI is a leading software, systems, and operational support corporation, specializing in providing user-focused technologies for military and other security applications. We are dedicated to engineering solutions on open, government-owned platforms to ensure the right capabilities are employed on the battlefield.

We are looking for a highly skilled cloud integration software engineer to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing and implementing cloud-native solutions for integrating enterprise data processing and autonomous edge systems. Strong communication and leadership skills are highly valued.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Architect and develop cloud-native solutions that integrate autonomous systems, edge computing, and machine learning components
• Collaborate in the design of open APIs to support integration across multiple disparate systems
• Design and implement scalable, resilient, and efficient Kubernetes-based infrastructures
• Lead a team in the development of edge computing solutions that seamlessly integrate with cloud platforms and enterprise systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate machine learning models into production environments
• Implement enterprise integration strategies, connecting cloud-native systems with diverse data sources
• Design and optimize edge integration solutions for autonomous devices and distributed systems
• Architect and implement streaming data processing pipelines and data lake solutions
• Contribute to program technical strategy and drive innovation with cloud-native and government open technologies

This position requires onsite work up to 40% of the time once local office is opened.

Requirements

Necessary Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years focused on cloud-native technologies
• Extensive experience with Kubernetes, including custom resource definitions, operators, and advanced networking concepts
• Proficiency in edge computing architectures and technologies
• Hands-on experience integrating machine learning models into production environments
• Expert-level programming skills in an object-oriented language such as Go, Python, or Java
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Proven experience in enterprise integration, including API design, messaging systems, and data integration patterns
• Strong knowledge of edge integration technologies and protocols (e.g., Kafka, MQTT, CoAP, OPC-UA)
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Strong leadership skills, with experience in mentoring, team building, and driving technical initiatives
• The ability to obtain a US security clearance post start date. U.S. Citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Expertise in implementing event-driven architectures and microservices
• Experience with real-time data processing and streaming technologies
• Experience with edge-to-cloud data synchronization and offline-first architectures
• Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd)
• Familiarity with GitOps practices and tools
• Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and frameworks
• Familiarity with UAS and autonomous systems
• Proficiency with Apache Kafka and other message streaming platforms
• Experience designing and implementing data lake solutions data federation techniques and technologies
• Expertise in streaming data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Flink, Apache Spark Streaming)
• Experience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and their integration into cloud ecosystems
• Experience with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, protocols, and architectures
• Contributions to open-source projects in the cloud-native ecosystem
• Track record of successful technical leadership and delivery in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

CTI is a rapidly growing company offering the following:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• H.S.A. (partially funded by CTI) and Flex Spending
• Company-paid life insurance/AD&D and disability insurance
• Optional supplemental life, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurances
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• 401k plan with Safe Harbor contribution
• Tuition reimbursement/professional training options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Pre-Paid Legal
• Flexible schedules with telecommuting options
• Service awards program

CTI is an Equal Opportunity employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.