Cloud Application Developer with IRS MBI Clearance

Job Title: Cloud Application Developer

Location

Remote

Duration

Full-Time.

NEED IRS MBI Clearance

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Application Developer to design, build, and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS. This role requires strong software engineering expertise, deep knowledge of AWS services, and proficiency with DevOps tools and practices. The ideal candidate will be adept at delivering scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions while bridging the gap between application development and infrastructure management.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in Python or Java
• Hands-on experience with core AWS services:
• Amazon S3, DynamoDB, RDS
• AWS Lambda, Step Functions
• AWS CloudWatch
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) expertise using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
• Proficiency in Git and version control best practices

Technical Expertise

• Designing and building cloud-native and serverless applications
• Understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline)
• Containerization experience (Docker) and orchestration familiarity (ECS/EKS)
• Strong grasp of AWS SDKs, CLI, and security best practices (IAM roles, permissions, encryption)
• Knowledge of the AWS Well-Architected Framework

DevOps & Automation

• Infrastructure automation and configuration management
• Monitoring, logging, and alerting implementation (CloudWatch, third-party tools)
• Automated testing and deployment pipelines
• Performance tuning and cost optimization in AWS

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Developer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Experience with API Gateway and event-driven architectures
• NoSQL database experience (DynamoDB, MongoDB)

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications
• Write and maintain infrastructure as code for automated deployments
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Continuously improve application performance, scalability, and security

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, agile environments
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to emerging technologies