App Tech Specialist /AWS Developer

Role: App Tech Specialist /AWS Developer

Location: Trenton, NJ - Hybrid

Duration: 6 Months

Interview: Face2Face

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Description

The New Jersey Agency is seeking a skilled AWS Developer to support the design, development, and deployment of cloud-based solutions that enhance the Agency operations. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build highly scalable, secure, and efficient applications aligned with the organization s objectives.

The role involves development utilizing AWS services and APIs such as Lambda, S3, OpenSearch, EC2, DynamoDB, RDS, and API Gateway, while optimizing workflows through automation and ensuring best practices in security and compliance. Candidates should possess strong coding skills (Node.js, Python, Java, or similar languages), experience with DevOps tools (CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes), and a deep understanding of AWS frameworks and infrastructure.

Skill Requirements:

1. In-depth Development Experience and Knowledge of AWS Platform and Services - e.g., S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, Step Functions, SQS, SNS, etc.

2. In-depth Development Experience and Knowledge in Node.js/Python

3. In-depth Knowledge and Experience of DevOps Pipeline and Necessary Tools - e.g., CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CodeArtifact, etc.

4. Experience in Developing Scalable and Efficient Code Using Serverless Technologies

5. Experience Designing and Implementing AWS-Based Solutions

6. Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)Tools - Hands-on experience with AWS CloudFormation or Terraform to manage resources programmatically.

7. Experience with Monitoring and Logging via AWS Services - Knowledge of tools like Amazon CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, orCloudTrail for debugging, performance insights, and auditing.

8. API Development and Integration -Building secure and scalable APIs using AWS API Gateway and integrating them with Lambda or other backend services.

9. In-depth knowledge and experience working with VPCs (Virtual Private Clouds)

10. Certifications:

a. AWS Certified Developer Associate (Required)

b. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional(Preferred)

11. Researching Market Trends Pertaining to Cloud, Recommending Best Practices, and Mentoring Teams to Build Necessary Competency

12. Ability to Quickly Establish Credibility and Trustworthiness with the Organization

13. Studying Existing On-prem Environment and Defining a Cloud Migration Strategy

14. Meeting with Infrastructure and Application Teams to Gather Project Requirements

15. Facilitating Conversations with Various Teams during Every Phase of Project Implementation

16. Ensuring Project Design and Implementation Follow Already Defined Guidelines by the Organization

17. Overseeing Build of the Environment and Validating Environment Meets Security and Compliance Controls

18. Developing Proofs of Concept and Proofs of Technology of AWS Serverless Services and Other AWS Technologies

Required/Desired Skills:

1. In-depth Development EXPERIENCE and knowledge of AWS platform and services - e.g., S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, Step Functions, SQS, SNS, etc. (Required, 5 Years)

2. In-depth Development experience and knowledge in Node.js/Python (Required, 5 Years)

3. In-depth knowledge and experience of DevOps pipeline and necessary tools - e.g., CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CodeArtifact, etc. (Required, 5 Years)

4. Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools - Hands-on experience with AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.(Required, 5 Years)

5. Experience with monitoring and logging via AWS Services - e.g., Amazon CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, or CloudTrail.(Required, 5 Years)

6. API Development and Integration -Building secure and scalable APIs using AWS API Gateway and integrating them with Lambda or other backend services. (Required, 5 Years)

7. In-depth knowledge and experience working with VPCs (Virtual Private Clouds) (Required, 5 Years)

8. Proven experience designing and implementing AWS-based solutions (Required, 3 Years)

9. Experience researching market trends pertaining to cloud, recommending best practices, and mentoring teams to build necessary competency (Required, 3 Years)

10. Ability to quickly establish credibility and trustworthiness with the organization (Required, 3 Years)

11. Frequently meet with infrastructure and application teams to gather project requirements (Required, 3 Years)

12. Facilitate conversation with various teams during every phase of project implementation (Required, 3 Years)

13. Ensure project design and implementation following already defined guidelines by the organization (Required, 3Years)

14. Oversee build of the environment and validate the environment to meet all security and compliance controls (Required, 3Years)

15. Experience in developing proof of concepts and proof of technology of AWS serverless services and other AWS technologies(Required, 3 Years)

16. AWS Certified Developer - Associate Certification (Required, 4 Years)

17. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional (Preferred)

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience

In-depth Development EXPERIENCE and knowledge of AWS platform and services - e.g., S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, Step Functions, SQS, SNS, etc Required 5 Years

In-depth Development experience and knowledge in Node.js/Python Required 5 Years

In-depth knowledge and experience of DevOps pipeline and necessary tools - e.g., CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CodeArtifact, etc. Required 5 Years

Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools - Hands-on experience with AWS CloudFormation or Terraform Required 5 Years

Experience with monitoring and logging via AWS Services - e.g., Amazon CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, or CloudTrail Required 5 Years

API Development and Integration - Building secure and scalable APIs using AWS API Gateway and integrating them with Lambda or other backend service Required 5 Years

In-depth knowledge and experience working with VPCs (Virtual Private Clouds) Required 5 Years

Proven experience designing and implementing AWS-based solutions Required 3 Years

Experience researching market trends pertaining to cloud, recommending best practices, and mentoring teams to build necessary competency Required 3 Years

Ability to quickly establish credibility and trustworthiness with the organization Required 3 Years

Frequently meet with infrastructure and application teams to gather project requirements Required 3 Years

Facilitate conversation with various teams during every phase of project implementation Required 3 Years

Ensure project design and implementation following already defined guidelines by the organization Required 3 Years

Oversee build of the environment and validate the environment to meet all security and compliance controls Required 3 Years

Experience in developing proof of concepts and proof of technology of AWS serverless services and other AWS technologies Required 3 Years

AWS Certified Developer - Associate Certification Required 4 Years

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional Desired 3 Years

4 year college degree or equivalent technical study Required 4 Years

Overall technical and IT experience Required 9 Years