[Remote] Associate Cloud Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. i4DM is a company that provides Federal agencies with access to skilled professionals who deliver efficient solutions for complex mission challenges. They are seeking a motivated Associate Cloud Engineer to support the development of a cloud-native platform built on AWS, focusing on implementing microservices and enabling real-time data delivery.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement cloud-native microservices supporting RPC-based appointment and scheduling workflowsDevelop and maintain Kafka/MSK event producers and consumers to support event-driven data flowsImplement and manage event routing patterns including topic segmentation, schema versioning, and replay strategiesBuild and integrate real-time WebSocket-based streaming solutions enabling live UI updates without refreshImplement dead-letter queue handling, retry strategies, and resiliency patterns for event processingCollaborate with cross-functional teams to support interoperability with external healthcare and VA systemsContribute to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation using Terraform, Jenkins, and PackerDeploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and DockerImplement observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, Elasticsearch, and KibanaEnsure secure system design leveraging Vault, IAM, and Zero Trust principlesSupport Agile delivery and participate in design reviews, sprint planning, and technical discussionsSkills2–5 years of experience in cloud engineering, software development, or related rolesExperience with AWS fundamentals and cloud-native application developmentExposure to event-driven architectures or messaging systems (Kafka preferred)Experience working with APIs, microservices, or distributed systemsFamiliarity with containerization (Docker) and CI/CD processesWillingness to learn Kubernetes, Terraform, and event streaming technologiesEligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearanceExperience supporting VA or other Federal environments and familiarity with enterprise compliance standardsExperience with Appian or integration with low-code platformsExperience with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)Understanding of healthcare interoperability or scheduling systems is a plusCompany Overviewi4DM provides full range of information technology consulting services to government and commercial clients. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Millersville, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.i4dm.com.