Job Description
Job Title: Junior Cloud Applications Engineer (NOAA)
Company: BLN24
About Us: We find strength in teamwork-a better you is a better us
BLN24 is an award-winning Management Consulting Firm that supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving their mission and goals. Our service and solutions delivery start with understanding each client’s end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance strategic and technical operations and deployments.
Job Description: This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cloud engineering and application modernization efforts that directly impact NOAA’s mission-critical weather systems.
Working under the guidance of senior engineers, this junior-level role will contribute to application refactoring, optimization, testing, and deployment efforts within the AWS cloud. This is an ideal opportunity for early-career professionals looking to grow their expertise in federal cloud engineering and gain exposure to large-scale system transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities: - Assist in refactoring and developing applications to ensure AWS cloud compatibility.
- Support integration testing, system validation, and application troubleshooting.
- Document technical workflows, deployment configurations, and user support guides.
- Collaborate in Agile teams, attending standups, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews.
- Provide technical support during application go-live events and team training sessions.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
- 1–3 years of experience in software development or cloud operations.
- Familiarity with AWS fundamentals and core services (EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC).
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications: - AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or equivalent credential.
- Exposure to DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Git, and Terraform.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Understanding of basic networking, security groups, and IAM in AWS.
Soft Skills: - Enthusiastic learner with a passion for cloud technologies and continuous improvement.
- Ability to follow technical guidance while working independently on assigned tasks.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with solid documentation and organizational practices.
What BLN24 brings to the Game: BLN24 benefits are game changing. We like our team to play hard and that means they need to be taken care of — physically, financially, and emotionally. We make sure to keep them in the game by giving them access to generous medical, dental, and vision plans.
- You can join one of the fastest growing companies headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area. We give you the opportunity to work in different sectors, so you have the chance at variety while maintaining stability.
- Flexibility at BLN24 allows each individual the opportunity to balance quality work and their personal lives. Depending on projects, we allow remote working opportunities so you can always be in the game no matter where you call home.
BLN24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe people are our strength and understand diverse talents are key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
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