Stephen-Michael Brooks

About Stephen-Michael Brooks

Senior Backend/Full Stack Engineer (TS/SCI + FSP)| API & Data Modeling Expert | Infrastructure & DevOps | AWS/Azure/OCI | Seattle | Direct Hire Only CLEARANCE: TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph (current & active)I\'m a Senior Software Engineer with 7+ years designing and delivering high-availability backend systems and full-stack solutions across AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. As a backend-leaning full-stack developer, I specialize in API development, data modeling, scalable infrastructure, and architecting resilient cloud solutions. CURRENTLY SEEKING: Senior/Principal Backend SWE, Full Stack SWE (backend-focused), Infrastructure SWE, Forward Deployed SWE, or DevOps SWE roles requiring TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph LOCATION: Seattle, WA (open to remote | NOT open to DMV relocation) ROLE TYPE: Direct hire only (no contracts, no C2C)WHAT I BRING TO YOUR TEAM:Backend & API Development- Designed and implemented RESTful APIs and service architectures for high-scale distributed systems- Expert in data modeling for relational and NoSQL databases- Built communication bridges and data pipelines between air-gapped environmentsFull Stack Development (Backend-Focused)- C#(Blazor/Aspire), Java (Micronaut/Spring Boot), Python (Flask), Elixir (Phoenix), across backend services and full-stack applicationsCleared Cloud Operations- 6+ years working with air-gapped, disconnected, and classified clouds- AWS Secret/TS regions, Azure IL6, OCI Dedicated RegionsTECHNICAL EXPERTISE:Languages: C#, Java, Python, Elixir, C++, JavaScript, TypeScriptBackend/APIs: RESTful Services, Microservices, SOA, Data ModelingCloud: AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud InfrastructureDevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, TerraformDatabases: SQL, NoSQL, Data Pipeline Design OPEN TO CONVERSATIONS ABOUT: Senior/Principal Backend SWE roles (cleared environments) Full Stack SWE positions with backend focus (70%+ backend work) Infrastructure/Platform Engineering roles API development and data modeling for complex systems Forward Deployed positions with customer engagement NOT INTERESTED IN- Contract or C2C positions- DMV area relocation

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer

   Microsoft

   Feb 2026 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

Education

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate’s Degree, Electronic Systems Technology

  2010 — 2013

• The University of Texas at Dallas

  Bachelor’s Degree, Telecommunications Engineering

  2014 — 2018

Skills

• Sales
• Tcp/Ip
• Mobile Technology
• Mips Assembly
• Cellular Communications
• Satellite Communications
• C++
• Java
• Computer Hardware
• Linux
• Team Leadership
• Troubleshooting
• Customer Service
• Circuit Analysis
• Data Structures
• Computer Networking
• Telecommunications
• Matlab
• Python
• Amazon Web Services (Aws)
• Big Data Analytics
• Digital Signal Processing
• Customer Satisfaction
• Openstack
• Vmware
• Selenium Testing
• Cloud Computing
• Prometheus
• Zabbix
• Microsoft Office
• Object-Oriented Programming (Oop)
• Behavior-Driven Development (Bdd)
• Test Driven Development
• Cloud Computing Iaas
• Continuous Integration
• Continuous Delivery
• Red Hat Linux
• Elasticsearch