Lead AWS Full Stack Engineer – Backstage Platform

Hybrid in Lafayette, LA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago
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Job Title: Lead AWS Full Stack Engineer – Backstage Platform
Job Category: Software Development / Cloud Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Location: Lafayette, LA | Knoxville, TN | Birmingham, AL | Columbia, SC
Experience: 10+ Years
Work Mode: Hybrid - 2days Onsite 

Position Overview

SystemOne is seeking an experienced Lead AWS Full Stack Engineer with deep, hands-on Backstage Platform experience to design, develop, customize, and enhance enterprise developer portal capabilities and integrations within an AWS-focused financial services environment.

This is a specialized technical leadership role requiring a strong combination of Backstage platform engineering, React front-end development, Java backend development, and AWS cloud expertise.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building and extending Backstage capabilities, including custom plugins, Software Catalog, software templates, permissions/RBAC, reusable components, and API integrations. The candidate will also provide technical leadership, guide architectural decisions, and help deliver scalable, secure, and enterprise-ready platform engineering solutions.

Hands-on Backstage experience is mandatory for this position.

Your Future Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and enhance custom capabilities and integrations within the Backstage platform.

  • Build and maintain custom Backstage plugins, Software Catalog integrations, software templates, reusable components, and API extensions.

  • Configure and customize Backstage permissions, access controls, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).

  • Develop modern front-end applications and components using React.

  • Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services, APIs, and integrations.

  • Integrate Backstage with databases, backend services, GitLab, and enterprise development tools.

  • Develop and support cloud-native applications and platform services within AWS.

  • Work with AWS services, including EKS, ECS, IAM, networking, and cloud provisioning.

  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.

  • Support CI/CD workflows, application deployments, and software delivery processes.

  • Perform system-level application analysis and develop solutions based on business and technical requirements.

  • Conduct unit testing, troubleshoot application issues, and resolve defects throughout the testing lifecycle.

  • Evaluate application architecture, scalability, performance, security, and infrastructure requirements.

  • Lead technical design discussions and provide architectural recommendations.

  • Establish best practices for Backstage implementation, developer portals, and platform engineering.

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.

  • Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, and modern software development practices.

 

Backstage Platform Experience – Mandatory

  • Strong hands-on experience with Backstage architecture and developer portal platforms.

  • Experience developing and customizing Backstage plugins.

  • Strong understanding of Software Catalog, software templates, permissions/RBAC, and reusable components.

  • Experience extending Backstage APIs and integrating with enterprise applications.

  • Experience integrating Backstage with databases, backend services, and development tools.

  • Ability to design, build, and maintain scalable developer portal solutions.

Full Stack Development

  • Strong hands-on experience with React.js as the primary front-end technology.

  • Strong Java development experience, including backend services and API development.

  • Experience with Angular development.

  • Strong understanding of REST APIs, application integrations, and modern programming practices.

AWS Cloud & Platform Engineering

  • Strong experience developing and supporting applications in AWS environments.

  • Hands-on knowledge of AWS EKS, ECS, IAM, networking, and cloud provisioning.

  • Understanding of cloud-native application architecture and deployment.

  • Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.

  • Knowledge of application scalability, infrastructure design, and cloud resource management.

DevOps & Software Development

  • Experience with GitLab integrations and CI/CD workflows.

  • Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

  • Experience with unit testing, defect resolution, and enterprise application delivery.

  • Knowledge of application servers, database servers, and system architecture.

Technical Leadership

  • Ability to lead technical design and implementation discussions.

  • Experience providing architectural guidance and recommending technical solutions.

  • Ability to establish development standards and platform engineering best practices.

  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Desired Skills

  • Prior experience implementing and supporting enterprise developer portals.

  • Experience with advanced Backstage customization and plugin development.

  • Experience with GitLab and enterprise DevOps integrations.

  • Knowledge of containerization and Kubernetes-based deployments.

  • Experience with cloud infrastructure automation and provisioning.

  • Familiarity with enterprise-scale AWS financial services environments.

  • Relevant AWS, Java, React, Kubernetes, or Terraform certifications are preferred.

Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

  • Relevant professional certifications are preferred.



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Company Info

About System One

System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical outsourced services, workforce solutions, staffing, and recruiting to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors As an essential partner to private and public organizations of various needs and sizes, we offer our expertise to help them bring their most complex and mission-critical programs to fruition.

With our highly specialized services, in-demand technical skills, and vast operational expertise, we can deliver accelerated results that benefit our clients and the job seekers who partner with us. We staff contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire professionals across our network to work with our clients, some of whom are industry leaders and nationally branded organizations.

Our dedicated team of recruiters work tirelessly to match jobseekers with careers that align with their skills, aspirations, and goals.

We understand that finding the right job can be a transformative experience, and we are committed to supporting jobseekers throughout their career journeys. Our recruitment services are designed to connect individuals with fulfilling jobs that offer growth and development opportunities.

Whether you're an organization seeking customized workforce solutions, outsourced services, or if you're a jobseeker searching for your next opportunity,

System One is the perfect staffing partner for you.

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Shafique Mohammed

Shafique Mohammed

Recruiting Manager @ System One

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