Build the Future of Aviation Technology: Software Engineer (Cloud & DevSecOps)

Ready to help power the next generation of aerospace innovation? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aviation industry to hire an experienced Software Engineer with Cloud and DevSecOps expertise. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge digital analytics and system health solutions that support advanced aerospace platforms and mission-critical operations.

If you're passionate about cloud engineering, automation, security, and building scalable solutions that make a real-world impact, this role offers the chance to shape the future of aviation technology.

Position Details

Job Title: Software Engineer (Cloud Engineer)

Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)

Location: Ridley Park, PA

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pay Rate: Starting at $59.87 per hour

About the Role

As a Software Engineer on the Digital Analytics and System Health team, you'll play a vital role in designing, implementing, and securing cloud-based solutions that support advanced aerospace systems. You'll leverage modern cloud technologies, DevSecOps methodologies, and automation practices to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure capabilities across multiple cloud environments.

Working alongside talented engineers, developers, and stakeholders, you'll help drive innovation while ensuring the highest standards of security, performance, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

Cloud Architecture & Engineering

• Design, implement, and operate secure, scalable cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  
• Optimize cloud environments for performance, reliability, cost efficiency, and security
  
• Develop and maintain cloud-native applications and services following industry best practices
  

Infrastructure Automation

• Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using:
  
  
  
  • Terraform
    
  • CloudFormation
    
  • ARM Templates
    
  • Comparable automation frameworks
    
  
  
  
• Develop automated testing, configuration management, and version-controlled infrastructure deployments
  

DevSecOps & Security

• Integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle
  
• Implement identity and access management controls and zero-trust security principles
  
• Automate compliance monitoring, governance controls, and policy enforcement
  
• Support vulnerability management, patching, secret management, and software bill of materials (SBOM) generation
  
• Implement security controls aligned with NIST, CIS Benchmarks, OWASP, and industry standards
  

Containerization & Orchestration

• Build, harden, and manage containerized environments using:
  
  
  
  • Docker
    
  • Kubernetes
    
  
  
  
• Configure runtime security, network policies, RBAC, service mesh architectures, and container security controls
  

CI/CD & Deployment

• Develop and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines
  
• Support deployment strategies including:
  
  
  
  • Blue/Green Deployments
    
  • Canary Releases
    
  • Automated Rollbacks
    
  
  
  
• Manage secure artifact repositories and deployment automation
  

Monitoring & Compliance

• Monitor cloud environments using centralized logging, alerting, and threat detection tools
  
• Respond to security incidents and support incident response activities
  
• Conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and architecture reviews
  
• Author technical documentation, operational runbooks, and architecture decisions
  

Collaboration & Innovation

• Collaborate with software development teams, customers, and stakeholders
  
• Translate business and security requirements into scalable technical solutions
  
• Participate in platform and application security reviews
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across cloud and DevSecOps environments
  

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  
• Typically 5+ years of related experience in:
  
  
  
  • Cloud Engineering
    
  • DevOps
    
  • DevSecOps
    
  • Cloud Security
    
  • Infrastructure Engineering
    
  
  
  

Technical Qualifications

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  Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform:

  
  
  
  
  
  • AWS
    
  • Microsoft Azure
    
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
    
  
  
  
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  Strong programming and scripting skills in one or more of the following:

  
  
  
  
  
  • Python
    
  • Bash
    
  • Go
    
  • Java
    
  • JavaScript
    
  
  
  
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  Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions

  
  
  
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  Proficiency with CI/CD platforms such as:

  
  
  
  
  
  • Jenkins
    
  • GitLab CI
    
  • CircleCI
    
  
  
  
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  Experience with:

  
  
  
  
  
  • Git and version control practices
    
  • Docker
    
  • Kubernetes
    
  • Automated testing frameworks
    
  
  
  
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  Strong understanding of:

  
  
  
  
  
  • Networking concepts
    
  • Cloud security practices
    
  • Security protocols
    
  • Risk-based security methodologies
    
  
  
  
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  Deep knowledge of DevSecOps principles, including:

  
  
  
  
  
  • SAST/DAST
    
  • Container security
    
  • Image scanning
    
  • Secret management
    
  • Policy as Code
    
  • Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)
    
  
  
  
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  Excellent communication and collaboration skills

  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following experience will stand out:

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  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field

  
  
  
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  Cloud certifications such as:

  
  
  
  
  
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
    
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
    
  • CompTIA Cloud+
    
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
    
  
  
  
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  Experience within the Aerospace industry

  
  
  
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  Experience supporting government or military programs

  
  
  
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  Familiarity with regulatory and compliance environments

  
  
  
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  Experience working in highly secure, mission-critical systems environments

  
  
  

Why Join Us?

Work with Leading Technologies

Use the latest cloud platforms, DevSecOps practices, automation frameworks, and security tools while tackling complex engineering challenges.

Join a Collaborative Culture

Be part of a team that values innovation, continuous learning, teamwork, and technical excellence. Your ideas and expertise will be welcomed and encouraged.

Grow Your Career

Expand your technical skills through exposure to cutting-edge aerospace programs, cloud technologies, and enterprise-scale engineering solutions.

Competitive Compensation

Earn a starting pay rate of $59.87 per hour while gaining valuable experience with one of the most respected names in the aviation industry.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you're a driven Software Engineer with a passion for cloud technologies, DevSecOps, automation, and innovation, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of aviation.

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and join a team that's building the secure, intelligent technologies powering tomorrow's aerospace industry.



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