--- title: 'Cloud Developer at AnaVation' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/cloud-developer-anavation-washington-a9k4djbchhaf' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-12' --- # Cloud Developer at AnaVation - **Company:** AnaVation - **Location:** Washington, DC - **Compensation:** $65k–$162k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-12 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/anavationllc/c7148de5-f3d2-4cee-b541-e18ee8396e74 ## Job description Be Challenged and Make a Difference In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture. Come join our growing team and make a difference every day! AnaVation is seeking an experienced Mid-level Cloud Developer responsible for designing and implementing cloud service delivery models and the architectural framework to enable Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Data as a Service (DaaS). This role will drive automation using DevSecOps best practices, guide application migration to the cloud, and ensure secure, resilient, and cost-optimized cloud solutions. Key responsibilities include: Develop and maintain cloud service delivery models and architectural frameworks to support PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and DaaS solutions. Implement automation for cloud resources following DevSecOps best practices (CI/CD, infrastructure as code, automated testing, security scanning, etc.). Analyze applications and workloads to determine cloud readiness and provide recommendations on migration, refactoring, and deployment strategies. Assess and recommend which platforms and applications can move, migrate, and/or be deployed into public, private, or hybrid cloud environments. Define and implement strategies for failure/recovery, business continuity, and disaster recovery in the cloud. Drive cloud cost optimization activities, including right-sizing, licensing considerations, and usage monitoring, and provide benefit analyses of cloud, cloud-agnostic, and on-premise services. Design, develop, and implement cloud-native applications; migrate existing on-premises applications to cloud platforms. Debug and troubleshoot cloud stacks and services across multiple environments. Ensure high availability and uptime by designing resilient architectures and monitoring strategies. This position requires a Top-Secret clearance with the ability to be on-site in Washington DC with no remote option. Required Qualifications: Education: A bachelor’s in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related analytical, scientific, or technical discipline Required Skills/Certs: - 4+ years with experience major cloud service providers (i.e.: Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, or Google). - Experience performing development and deployment activities on a private/public cloud solution or a comparable high availability environment. - Deploying and managing infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and/or Azure ARMs Templates. - Implementing and maintaining security best practices for cloud environments. - Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation for cloud architecture, configurations, and processes - Must be able to work full-time on-site at our customer location in Washington, DC. - Active Top Secret (TS) clearance Desired Qualifications: - Experience with cloud-native application design (microservices, containers, serverless). - Familiarity with containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) and related orchestration tools. - Experience with monitoring and logging tools for cloud environments (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Stackdriver, ELK/OpenSearch). - Knowledge of cost management tools and FinOps practices. - Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect). ## Benefits Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting Competitive Pay Generous paid leave and holiday package Tuition and training reimbursement Life and AD&D Insurance ## About AnaVation AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team. If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you! AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. ## About AnaVation ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: AnaVation is a leading provider of investigative and intelligence collection, cloud and big data, and full spectrum cyber solutions to the U.S. federal government. - **Entity Type**: Private (Partnership) - **Headquarters**: Chantilly, Virginia, United States - **Founded**: 2013 - **Founders**: Charles Quillin (CEO) and Todd Graham (Co-Founder & Partner, Law Enforcement) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting, Cybersecurity, Cloud & Big Data, Intelligence - **Target customers**: U.S. federal government (civilian, defense, and intelligence communities) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "AnaVation will provide innovative solutions to our customers, a culture that engages our employees, and unmatched value to both." ## Products & Services AnaVation delivers mission-critical services and solutions, primarily to the government, organized around key technical domains: - **Investigative & Intelligence Collection**: Analytical and processing services for mission support. - **Cloud & Big Data**: Engineering and architecture for secure cloud migration, data processing, and analytics. - **Full Spectrum Cyber**: Offensive and defensive cybersecurity, including architecture, engineering, and operations. - **Software & Systems Engineering**: Development of custom applications, systems integration, and lifecycle management. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed (Private company) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue estimated between **$5M–$25M**. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Profile as a trusted partner to the U.S. federal government; partnership structure owned by founders/partners. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount of approx. 151 employees (+4.4% YoY). - 2,432 LinkedIn followers (+20.1% yearly growth). - Named a **Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work winner for 11 consecutive years (2016–2026)**. - Strong talent pipeline from top defense contractors (Booz Allen Hamilton, Peraton, Leidos) and universities (George Mason University, University of Maryland). ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep Government Focus**: Specialized expertise in the "hard problems" of national security, intelligence, and defense. - "**Idea of the Possible**" Culture: Emphasizes high-trust relationships, innovation, and solving complex technical challenges for customers. - **Employee-Centric Model**: Founders focus on "taking care of employees and customers" as a core business philosophy. - **Long-Term Stability**: A proven track record over a decade, with consistent recognition as a top workplace. ## Strategic Focus - **Mission Success**: Continuously investing in "Innovation" and "Service Excellence" to solve customer challenges. - **Workforce Development**: Prioritizing employee growth, technical skill development, and certifications. - **Expanding Technical Capabilities**: Seeking talent in AI, cybersecurity, cloud engineering, and software development to meet evolving national security needs. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Rated 4.6/5.0 on employer review sites (Work-Life: 4.7, Culture: 4.7). The culture is described as collaborative, mission-driven, and supportive. - **Work from Home / Remote**: Many roles are listed as **Full Time On-site** (e.g., Chantilly, VA; Huntsville, AL; Linthicum Heights, MD), with some **Hybrid** options available. - **Notable Perks**: - Generous company-funded medical coverage (100% dental and vision for employees and families). - 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting. - Paid training and certifications ("Life Long Learning"). - Career development programs and recognition (kudos, rewards, bonuses). - **Engineering Culture**: Focus on solving "hard problems" with a stimulating environment, time, and tools for excellence. ## Sources 1. [anavationllc.com - About](https://anavationllc.com/about/) 2. [anavationllc.com - Life at AnaVation](https://anavationllc.com/life-anavation/) 3. [anavationllc.com - Careers](https://anavationllc.com/careers/) 4. [LinkedIn – AnaVation LLC](https://linkedin.com/company/anavation-llc) 5. 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