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Overview

Tanaq Technical Services (TTS), a division of St. George Tanaq (SGT)Corporation, is an 8(a) Alaskan Native Small Business that specializes in delivering Enterprise Integrated Technology Solutions and Support Services to the Federal Government. TTS’s innovative approach combines proactive strategies, efficient processes, and emerging technologies to deliver seamless, integrated services for our clients. TTS prides itself in being Mission Driven, People Focused. To learn more about us, visit https://tanaq.com/tanaq-technical-services.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Software Engineer to provide advanced application support for cloud-based application development, modernization, and implementation in support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).

The Senior Cloud Software Engineer supports HUD’s enterprise modernization strategy by designing, developing, and deploying secure, scalable cloud applications. This role will deliver end-to-end features across UI, services, data, and integrations, while working within HUD’s PPM Life Cycle, Agile delivery practices, and AI readiness to improve customer experience (CX) and mission outcomes.

This is a fully remote position supporting a federal government contract that requires a federal background check and NACI clearance. Candidates must reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

Cloud Application Development

• Build and maintain full-stack, cloud-hosted applications (frontend, backend, APIs, integrations).
• Lead end-to-end solution design, coding, code reviews, and integration for enterprise applications.
• Develop prototypes, proofs of concept (PoCs), and pilots; mature successful solutions to production scale.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation (designs, test plans, architecture diagrams, deployment/runbooks) in approved repositories.
• Ensure secure coding, automated testing, CI/CD, and alignment with 508 accessibility and CX validation.
• Collaborate closely with UX, data, DevOps, security, and program management teams; support briefings/demos and technical reviews.

Cloud Infrastructure & DevSecOps

• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to support automated software development and deployment workflows.
• Integrate security testing and compliance checks into DevSecOps pipelines (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning).

Enterprise Modernization Support

• Support migration and modernization of legacy systems to cloud environments.
• Build and modernize full stack applications using cloud native architectures, integrating modern front end frameworks with scalable backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects to implement scalable platform services supporting AI and advanced analytics initiatives.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure cloud solutions meet federal cybersecurity standards including NIST 800-53, FISMA, and Zero Trust architecture principles.
• Implement secure identity and access management integrations aligned with EICAM and Zero Trust requirements.
• Support security monitoring, logging, and compliance reporting within cloud environments.

Collaboration & Agile Delivery

• Work within Agile development teams supporting iterative delivery of HUD modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with product owners, data architects, cybersecurity teams, and business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Contribute technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and system design artifacts.

Required Experience and Skills

• 8+ years of full-stack development with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Front-end development expertise designing and coding user interfaces with frameworks React.js and React + TypeScript.
• Back-end development experience writing server-side logic using Node.js, Python (Django/Flask), Java (Spring Boot), or .NET and managing databases PostgreSQL, SQL, NoSQL and ensure secure data handling.
• Strong proficiency in modern programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, or Node.js.
• Cloud integration experience using cloud-native services like serverless functions, container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), and managed databases. Deploying applications to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• API and service management experience building and integrating RESTful or GraphQL APIs and connecting third-party services (payment gateways, authentication providers, etc.).
• Experience with containerization technologies using Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
• Experience implementing DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD automation.
• Knowledge of federal frameworks including 508, NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
• Experience calling AI/ML APIs (Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex, etc.).
• Ability to pass required Federal background screening and obtain and maintain both government clearance and customer approval.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in regulated/federal government environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure readiness and platform engineering.
• Experience building applications that use Large Language Models (LLMs), Embeddings, Vector search, Chat/completion models.
• Experience integrating AI into front-end and back-end workflows, integrating AI/ML APIs into applications, familiarity with LLMs, embeddings, and RAG architectures, and understanding of AI governance, responsible AI, and data handling constraints
• Familiarity with identity and access management solutions supporting Zero Trust architectures.

Technical Skills

• Languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java
• Frontend: React (preferred), Angular, or Vue
• Backend: Node.js, Spring Boot, .NET Core, or Django/FastAPI
• Architectures: RESTful APIs, microservices, event-driven patterns
• Data: SQL/NoSQL (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, DynamoDB/MongoDB), API design/integration
• Cloud/Platform: Serverless (Lambda/Functions), containers (Docker, Kubernetes), IaC (Terraform/ARM).
• CI/CD: Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, Jenkins; test automation frameworks.
• Security: AuthN/Z, secrets management, secure coding practices

Key Competencies

• Problem solving, systems thinking, and quality mindset.
• Clear written/oral communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration and accountability in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Bias for documentation, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional preferred.
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, or CKAD preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May need to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Who We Are

Tanaq Technical Services (TTS) strives to deeply understand and analyze our clients’ vision, needs, and requirements so we may provide alternative solutions, empowering them to choose the best resolution. We aim to achieve excellence by delivering on our commitments to our clients, employees, and partners.

Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination

Tanaq Technical Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Tanaq complies with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988 and E-Verify.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing any part of the application process, please email accommodation@tanaq.com to request a reasonable accommodation. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Notice on Candidate AI Usage

Tanaq is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive interview process for all candidates based on their experience, skills and education. To ensure the integrity of the interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during phone, in person and virtual interviews is not allowed. However, candidates who require a reasonable accommodation that may involve AI are required to contact us prior to their interview at accommodation@tanaq.com.

To apply for this and other positions with our company, visit:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/31dd0607-5fe1-43cc-a916-35084f250a54/Tanaq-Technical-Services-LLC