AWS Cloud Engineer III

Job#: 3026077

Job Description:

Title: AWS Cloud Engineer III x2

Location: Onsite in Boston, MA

Contract: 6mo contract, potential for extension

Hours: 8-5pm

Work Authorization: or 3+ years GC

Top Skillset:

• Implementing Cloud-Native Services in AWS Cloud Environments
• Designing and building web environments on AWS (EC2, ECS, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3)
• IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Source code and build tools (Gitlab, Maven, Fortify, Sonar, etc.)
• CI/CD Pipelines using DevOps and automation Testing

Job Description:

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience acquired through, or equivalent to, the completion of a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of information technology experience directly related to architecture, design, and development of software solutions.
• Strong technical skill in software engineering for Java EE /Cloud technologies and proficiency in Agile software development principles.
• Proficiency in the development and deployment of highly distributed, fault-tolerant, and resilient Java applications.
• Extensive experience in the following technology - Java, JEE, Angular, Spring, JavaScript, Python, CSS, Bootstrap, RESTful API, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Maven, Jenkins, SVN, GIT, Linux, AIX.
• Experience designing and building web environments on AWS, which includes working with services like EC2, ECS, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway and S3.
• Hands on experience with cloud services including planning, development, migration, and integration of applications and Cloud services.
• Proficiency in implementing cloud-native services in AWS cloud environments.
• Experience with Docker and containerization
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with the implementation of CI/CD pipelines using DevOps and automated testing.
• Experience using continuous integration and security scanning tools (Gitlab, Jenkins, Maven, Fortify, Sonar, etc.).
• Experience designing applications focusing on usability, security, and performance.
• Strong database skills including the ability to design data models.
• Passion for technology and willingness to continuously embrace learning to meet the ever-changing technical landscape and business needs.
• Strong communication skills to communicate complex business and technical concepts with technical and non-technical team members.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze details while concurrently adopting a big picture view.
• Certification in at least one applicable technology is desirable.

Responsibilities:

Job Summary

This position is for a full-stack software engineer performing a wide range of activities in all phases of analysis, design, development, deployment and support for critical, complex business applications in the AWS GovCloud platform. This includes designing and developing technology solutions for critical business functions using established patterns and standards as well as developing CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) components. This also includes activities related to migrating critical on-prem functions to the AWS platform. This may also include performing build and deployment tasks and advancing DevOps capabilities.

This role requires a thorough understanding of cloud technology and experience with AWS Cloud Services and CI/CD pipelines. This individual will work at the highest technical level in all phases of system analysis and development and take ownership of complex assignments in delivering effective and timely solutions.

This role also collaborates with business areas to define requirements, supports QA testing efforts, and provides support for applications in production.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement technical solutions to meet a wide array of critical business needs using the full stack of web technologies (presentation layer, service layer, database, etc.).
• Design, develop, modify and extend code to build cloud infrastructure (IaC) and automate delivery using CI/CD pipelines.
• Build and deploy application and infrastructure components to AWS GovCloud environments.
• Investigate, debug, and resolve a wide variety of problems that occur with software applications.
• Migrate critical application components from an on-premises location to the AWS GovCloud platform.
• Provide technical direction to teammates and coordinate design and development tasks to meet deliverables.
• Share technical expertise and business knowledge with teammates to improve the team's knowledge and foster a strong team dynamic.
• Evaluate new technology solutions that may support future technical or business needs.
• Practice concepts that adhere to project management and software development standard methodologies.
• Review and improve existing processes and software implementations to reduce the risk and recurrence of technical problems.
• Collaborate with business areas gathering, analyzing, and documenting complex functional requirements.
• Partner with business and peers in the pursuit of solutions that achieve business goals through an agile software development methodology.
• Continually improve business acumen for the several businesses supported by the applications.
• Create, maintain and review technical documentation.
• Support QA testing activities by addressing questions and collaborating on documenting and prioritizing defects.
• Provide technical support to the production support team.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.