Cloud Application Engineer

Job overview

The Cloud Application Engineer role is onsite in San Diego, CA. Compensation is $135,000–$145,000 per year. The engineer supports the TRABUS programs in secure Department of Defense environments, building backend systems, AI/ML infrastructure, and cloud-native applications. This hands-on role develops and operates scalable, secure systems for data-intensive and AI/ML-enabled applications. It connects backend engineering, DevSecOps, and MLOps work with data science, engineering, and cybersecurity teams to support compliant production deployments.

What you'll do

• Design and develop APIs and backend services using Python, FastAPI, GraphQL, and REST
• build data ingestion pipelines and data models for geospatial, time-series, and large datasets
• develop cloud and serverless applications
• integrate backend systems with AI/ML models and analytics workflows
• build secure environments for AI/ML training, experimentation, and production
• support ML tools and frameworks
• operationalize models in containerized and GPU-enabled environments
• implement secure CI/CD pipelines with security scanning
• automate infrastructure with Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and Kubernetes
• support RMF, STIG, NIST 800-53, and other DoD cybersecurity requirements
• build secure architectures in government and DoD cloud environments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cloud application engineer

san diego ca

iquasar llc

secret clearance

python

fastapi

aws govcloud

azure government

devsecops

mlops

kubernetes

$135k–$145k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with company contribution and profit sharing
• medical and dental plans
• flexible spending account
• disability and life insurance
• training and professional expenses
• computer and internet allowances
• referral bonus
• overtime policy.

Why this role

Active Secret Security Clearance required. Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience; two or more years of combined backend, DevOps/DevSecOps, or infrastructure engineering experience. Flexible work-from-home options are mentioned in the posting.

About the employer

IQUASAR LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.