Cloud Developer Jobs in Virginia

Cloud developer jobs in Virginia are among the most active in the country, concentrated in federal IT contracting, defense technology, and financial services across Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads metro. Major employers with a lasting presence in the state include Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and General Dynamics Information Technology, all of which run large cloud engineering teams supporting government and commercial clients. The most in-demand specialties are AWS and Azure architecture, DevSecOps, and cloud-native application development, with openings at every level from associate to principal engineer. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles23
Top employerBooz Allen Hamilton
Top cityChantilly, VA
Cities hiring13
Work type73% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Capgemini
Senior Salesforce CG Cloud Developer
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Senior Salesforce CG Cloud Developer
Capgemini
Richmond, Virginia
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$47.15 - $73.68/hr
10,000+

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HII
AI-Enabled Solutions Developer (Cloud Engineer 3)- 30464
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AI-Enabled Solutions Developer (Cloud Engineer 3)- 30464
HII
Fairfax, Virginia
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
$100k - $145k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree
10,000+

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Senior Java/AWS Cloud Developer- REMOTE -USA
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Senior Java/AWS Cloud Developer- REMOTE -USA
Creative Information Technology India
Falls Church, Virginia
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Remote (US)
AWS Certified Developer – Associate

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Booz Allen Hamilton
Full Stack Cloud Developer
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Full Stack Cloud Developer
Booz Allen Hamilton
Alexandria, Virginia
Cloud & DevOps
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$69k - $158k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Booz Allen Hamilton
Azure Cloud Developer, Mid
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Azure Cloud Developer, Mid
Booz Allen Hamilton
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Architecture
Technical Program Management
$69k - $158k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Cloud Developer Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chantilly
4 jobs
Richmond
3 jobs
Springfield
3 jobs
McLean
2 jobs
Fort Belvoir
2 jobs
Reston
1 job
Fairfax
1 job
Herndon
1 job
Arlington
1 job

Cloud Developer Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton5 open roles
Strategic Business Systems (SBS)
Strategic Business Systems (SBS)2 open roles
HII
HII1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in cloud developer jobs across Virginia.

  • Active DoD security clearance or eligibility required for most Virginia federal contracting roles
  • Proficiency with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform and associated services
  • Experience designing and deploying cloud-native or hybrid infrastructure environments
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
  • Cloud certification such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or Google Cloud Professional

Cloud Developer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a cloud developer in Virginia?

Virginia does not require a state-issued license to work as a cloud developer, so the path runs through education and employer-recognized credentials. Most Virginia employers, particularly those in federal contracting, expect a bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology alongside a vendor certification such as AWS Solutions Architect or Microsoft Azure Administrator. Candidates targeting Northern Virginia's federal market should also pursue a security clearance early, as many roles require at least a Secret clearance from the start.

How much do cloud developers make in Virginia?

Cloud developers in Virginia earn a median of about $136,460 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $83,350 for the lowest 10% to over $211,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire cloud developers in Virginia?

Employers hiring cloud developers in Virginia right now include Booz Allen Hamilton, Strategic Business Systems (SBS), and HII, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Virginia's concentration of federal agencies and defense contractors means many of these employers hire cloud developers specifically to support government cloud modernization and cybersecurity initiatives.

Which Virginia cities have the most cloud developer jobs?

Chantilly, Richmond, and Springfield account for the largest share of cloud developer openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia anchors the market because of its dense cluster of federal agencies, defense contractors, and data center operations, while Richmond and Hampton Roads draw hiring from state government IT programs, financial institutions, and military-adjacent technology firms.

Are there remote cloud developer jobs in Virginia?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 27% of cloud developer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the desk-based and infrastructure nature of the work. Roles focused on cloud architecture, DevOps automation, and application development tend to offer the most location flexibility, while positions requiring on-site access to classified government systems are typically in-person only.

How can I get hired as a cloud developer in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior cloud engineer role at one of Virginia's large federal IT contractors, which regularly hire new graduates into structured onboarding programs. Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and GDIT all run early-career and campus hiring programs. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as systems administrator, network engineer, or IT support can move laterally by adding an AWS Cloud Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals certification, which Virginia employers treat as a concrete signal of cloud readiness even without production experience.

Where can I find and apply to cloud developer jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to cloud developer jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across industries and seniority levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.

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