Sr. Cloud Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 3, 2026. CACI International scores D on the Alion truth index.
The Opportunity:
As a CACI Senior Cloud Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable software solutions for a mission-critical, cloud-native ecosystem. This role sits inside the HTAP program team and is responsible for translating complex mission requirements into robust, reusable, and secure software tools and subsystems on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The individual will lead domain analyses, architect innovative technology solutions, and establish best practices for the full software development lifecycle. The individual will interact regularly with data scientists, DevSecOps engineers, and mission owners to enhance and sustain a cutting-edge analytics environment for Allied, partner, and US operations.
Responsibilities:
Architect and develop scalable, resilient, and secure software tools and microservices for a cloud-native environment.
- Lead the design of software subsystems, promote code reuse, and setting technical standards for the engineering team.
- Develop and integrate custom APIs, including those that expose AI/ML model outputs for enterprise applications.
- Deploy and manage cloud-native infrastructure, including Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) clusters and Confidential Compute instances, using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of software.
- Establish and manage comprehensive application monitoring, logging, and alerting using Google Cloud's operations suite to ensure system health and performance.
- Collaborate with security teams to perform regular security patching, address vulnerabilities, and implement secure coding best practices.
- Mentor junior engineers, lead code reviews, and maintain high-quality technical documentation.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Must be a US Citizen possessing an active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
- DoD 8570.01-M / DoD 8140 IAT Level II (or higher) baseline certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP).
- 8+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 5+ years focused on designing and building scalable, distributed systems.
- Proven experience in a complex, cross-functional organization, with at least 3+ years leading project design or technical architecture.
- Expertise in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, Bash).
- Deep experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes), including management of container registries (e.g., Artifact Registry, Harbor).
- Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins).
- Strong knowledge of cloud networking (VPCs, firewall rules, load balancing) and security principles in a GCP environment.
- Google Cloud Professional Cloud Developer certification.
- Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification
Desired:
- Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Google Cloud Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer certification.
- Experience with big data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark or Apache Airflow.
Candidate will qualify for:
- Moving expenses to relocate household from CONUS to Stuttgart, Germany
- Dependent Education
- LQA - Living Quarters Allowance
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$126,100 - 277,300 USDCACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.