AWS Application Engineer

Washington, DC, US • Posted 15 hours ago • Updated 15 hours ago
Contract W2
No Travel Required
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Depends on Experience
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Skills

  • Python
  • AWS
  • AWS CDK
  • Terraform
  • Workflow
  • Technical Writing
  • Software Development Methodology
  • Unit Testing
  • Git
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Debugging
  • Cloud Computing
  • Auditing
  • Amazon SQS
  • Amazon S3
  • Amazon DynamoDB

Summary

Sr. Application Engineer

Location: Washington, DC

Duration: 8 Months

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Application Developer to support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of a cloud-based data platform leveraging AWS services. This role involves full lifecycle development, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and ongoing support within a highly regulated environment.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in software development following SDLC and Agile methodologies
  • Strong programming experience in Python
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services including Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, S3, SNS, SQS, API Gateway, and Load Balancing
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK or Terraform)
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git or GitLab
  • Experience building and deploying applications in cloud environments using CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with logging and monitoring tools such as AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail
  • Ability to develop and support both backend services and frontend applications

 Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance cloud-based applications using Python and AWS services
  • Design and implement infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CDK or Terraform
  • Model and orchestrate business workflows using AWS Step Functions
  • Build and maintain containerized applications using Docker
  • Develop and integrate RESTful APIs for web-based applications
  • Contribute to front-end development using Angular or React with TypeScript
  • Monitor, log, and audit system activity using AWS CloudWatch and AWS CloudTrail
  • Perform code remediation, debugging, and unit testing as part of the development lifecycle
  • Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
  • Support CI/CD pipelines for automated build and deployment of cloud applications
  • Contribute to application design, architecture decisions, and technical documentation
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  • Dice Id: 80127832
  • Position Id: 8952105
  • Posted 15 hours ago
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