Cloud Application Developer - Level IV

PlanIT Group, LLC
Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesFull-timePosted Sep 14, 2026

About the role

Description

Cloud Application Developer - Level IV (Remote):

Researches, designs, implements and manage software programs as well as testing and evaluating new programs. Resolves problems with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements. Writing and implementing efficient code. Develop quality assurance procedures and deploy software tools, processes and metrics. Works closely with other developers, UX designers, business and systems analysts. Acts as team leader on projects. Participates in development of software user manuals. Instructs, assigns, directs, and checks the work of other software developers on development team. Consults with engineering staff to evaluate software-hardware interfaces and develop specifications and performance requirements.

List Of Tasks To Be Performed

Participate in the project planning process that determines programming and hardware needs. Assist or lead in preparing programming specifications and in developing coding logic. Prepare charts, diagrams, and other documentation as needed.

Design, code, test, and debug computer programs, independently or as part of a team, using computer languages identified and available in the Infrastructure Tool Kit (ITK).

Oversee the consistent utilization of development standards, procedures and processes. Ensure systems compatibility. Follow data security procedures and identify potential data security risks.

Maintain contact, as designated, with the team leader, customers, contractors, and equipment vendors to monitor progress and coordinate varied project stages.

Maintain computer programs and systems. Revise and update computer programs, procedures, and systems; including rewrites to the systems documentation and instructions as necessary.

Performs other job-related tasks as assigned or required to support the duties outlined above.

Knowledge With The Following Qualifications

DevSecOps, Secure Coding practices, and the Solutions Development Framework (Docker, Jenkins, GitLab)

Designing and developing event/message based application services using a message queue (e.g.Apache Kafka)

Using automated unit testing and user interface testing tools, ideally in a test-driven-development approach.

Use of source code management tools, ideally in a continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD pipeline) SecDevOps environment

API centric, microservices, serverless applications, or similar cloud-friendly application designs.

Cloud Development with Dataflow, PubSub, or Redis

Microservices design

Kubernetes

Security

Performance tuning

High Observability Principle

Multi-threading

Java

NoSQL Schema Design

Working knowledge of one of more of the following qualifications:

Knowledge/experience with Agile Methodologies

Knowledge/experience of SDLC practices

Change Management and Configuration Management (VersionOne, ServiceNow, etc)

Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)

Additional Required Skills/Experience

A minimum of Thirteen (13) years’ relevant experience.

A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the indiviual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.

Typically performs all functional duties independently.

Note: Special credentials (licenses and/or certifications) may be required at the Task Order level on a case-specific basis."

Responsibilities

  • Researches, designs, implements and manages software programs
  • Resolves problems with software and responds to suggestions for improvements
  • Develops quality assurance procedures and deploys software tools
  • Acts as team leader on projects
  • Participates in development of software user manuals

Qualifications

  • DevSecOps and Secure Coding practices
  • Designing and developing event/message based application services
  • Using automated unit testing and user interface testing tools
  • API centric, microservices, serverless applications
  • Cloud Development with Dataflow, PubSub, or Redis

Skills mentioned

JavaMicroservicesEvent-Driven ArchitectureUnit TestingTest-Driven DevelopmentCI/CDDockerJenkinsKubernetesRedis

About PlanIT Group, LLC

PlanIT Group is an IT and engineering professional services company which provides top-tier talent to various commercial and government customers. We also provide systems and IT infrastructure integration which allows us to bring the talent and manage the implementation. At PlanIT Group, we pride ourselves on being extremely agile, innovative, and forward thinking. At PlanIT Group, we specialize in sourcing and matching skilled professionals to meet the dynamic demands of the digital landscape. With a focus on precision and expertise, we connect companies with the right individuals, driving innovation, and success in the ever-evolving world of technology. Our customers engage us to create solutions to complex mission challenges, and PlanIT delivers. Innovation. Integration. Integrity.

Information Technology & Services51-200 employeesAustin, TX