Cloud Application Engineer at iQuasar LLC in CA-San Diego-92101 Hybrid - US

Job description

• One of our clients in CA needs a Cloud Application Engineer for a full-time position.
• iQuasar is seeking a Cloud Application Engineer to support secure backend systems, AI/ML infrastructure, and cloud-native development for our TRABUS programs. This is a hands-on technical role working across backend engineering, DevSecOps, and MLOps in secure DoD environments. You’ll collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and cybersecurity teams to build high-performing, scalable, and compliant systems that power data-intensive and AI/ML-enabled applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop APIs and backend services using Python, FastAPI, GraphQL, REST.
• Build data ingestion pipelines and data models for geospatial, time-series, and large datasets.
• Develop scalable cloud and serverless applications (AWS, GovCloud, Azure Government, DigitalOcean).
• Integrate backend systems with AI/ML models and analytics workflows.
• Build and maintain secure environments for AI/ML training, experimentation, and production deployment.
• Support ML tools/frameworks: MLflow, Kubeflow, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face.
• Operationalize ML models in containerized and GPU-enabled environments.
• Implement secure CI/CD pipelines with integrated security scanning.
• Automate infrastructure with Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and Kubernetes.
• Support compliance with RMF, STIGs, NIST 800-53, and other DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Build secure architectures in AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or DoD cloud.

Requirements

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years’ combined experience in backend engineering, DevOps/DevSecOps, or infrastructure engineering.
• Python, Bash
• SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (Redis, MongoDB, Cassandra)
• API technologies (FastAPI, GraphQL, REST, Swagger, Postman)
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Git, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
• Terraform, Ansible, Helm
• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix systems and DoD cybersecurity practices.

Skills

Required

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Python
• Bash
• SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• NoSQL (Redis, MongoDB, Cassandra)
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Git
• GitLab CI
• GitHub Actions
• Jenkins
• Terraform

Benefits

• iQuasar LLC offers a comprehensive benefits program, including various options in these plans:
• A Supportive and Equitable Working Environment that is both Stimulating and Challenging
• Competitive Hourly Salary
• Unique Employee Success Sharing Program that allows ATP employees to share in the Company's Successes
• Automatic Approved Overtime (if the contract permits).
• Retirement Pay (401K); 100% company paid, immediately vested with Profit-Sharing Component
• Company Medical Coverage Plans - HMO, Open Access, PPO plans
• Company Dental Plan - widely accepted, comprehensive, and flexible.
• Progressive Overtime Policy
• Flexible Spending Account benefit
• Lucrative Referral Bonus Policy
• Holiday Scheduling that Coincides with Government Holidays
• Robust Professional Expenses & Training Program
• Computer Allowance
• Internet Allowance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Compensation: $135,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year