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Forward Deployment Software Engineer

at Snowflake

📍 Fins Only-US-VA-Reston-CrunchyData Unknown Posted March 12, 2026
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Position Details

Type Not Specified
Experience senior
Exp. Years 7+ years
Education Not specified
Category Cloud & Infrastructure

About this role

This role involves leading the development and support of scalable cloud automation infrastructure, focusing on distributed systems, container orchestration, and security in sensitive environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable distributed systems
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on cloud infrastructure
  • Maintain cloud control plane and Kubernetes clusters
  • Automate operational tasks using AI-driven tooling
  • Ensure security and compliance in sensitive environments

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Kubernetes, Terraform, Pulumi, and programming in Java, C++, Golang, and Python, with a focus on automation and security clearance requirements.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior software engineer with 7+ years of experience in designing and supporting large-scale distributed systems, with strong expertise in cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, and automation. They should have active TS/SCI clearance and experience working in sensitive, air-gapped environments.

Must-Have Skills

7+ years industry experienceDistributed systemsContainer orchestrationCloud infrastructureTerraform or PulumiJavaC++Golangor PythonAWSAzureor GCPSecurity Clearance Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Nice-to-Have Skills

Database systemsDatabase internalsAir-gapped environmentsAI-driven tooling

Tools & Platforms

KubernetesTerraformPulumiAWSAzureGCP

Required Skills

Distributed SystemsKubernetesCloud Control PlaneTerraformPulumiJavaC++GolangPythonAWSAzureGCPDatabase InternalsNetwork TroubleshootingAutomationAI-driven tooling

Hard Skills

Distributed SystemsKubernetesCloud Control PlaneTerraformPulumiJavaC++GolangPythonAWSAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformDatabase InternalsNetwork TroubleshootingAutomationAI-driven tooling

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingCollaborationCustomer-focusedAnalytical thinkingOperational readiness

Certifications

Required

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Industry & Role

Industry SaaS, Public Sector, Cloud Infrastructure
Job Function Lead cloud infrastructure development and support for secure, large-scale distributed systems

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Keywords for Your Resume

Distributed SystemsKubernetesCloud Control PlaneTerraformPulumiJavaC++GolangPythonAWSAzureGCPDatabase InternalsNetwork TroubleshootingAutomationAI-driven toolingTS/SCI clearanceSecurity ClearanceAir-gapped environmentsTS/SCIAI tooling

Deal Breakers

Lack of active TS/SCI clearance, Less than 7 years of relevant experience, No experience with cloud infrastructure or distributed systems

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