Design and build production-quality, cloud-native software on an AWS stack in a hybrid role supporting CI/CD and automated testing.

Deliver user stories, features, and software components on a cloud-native AWS stack
Develop clean, maintainable, production-ready code using modern programming languages and frameworks
Write and maintain unit and integration tests
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and design/refinement sessions
Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and production issues
Support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes
Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements and software development automation
Use AI-assisted software development tools throughout the software development lifecycle
Apply secure coding practices and support application security requirements
Support accessibility requirements, including applicable Section 508 considerations
Collaborate with developers, architects, QA engineers, and other technical stakeholders
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning and refinement
Prepare and maintain technical documentation as needed

6+ years of professional software development experience
Strong experience with modern programming languages and development frameworks
Experience with Git or other modern version control systems
Working knowledge of AWS and cloud-native development concepts
Familiarity with CI/CD and software development automation
Experience writing unit and integration tests
Strong problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to prioritize work, take initiative, and work independently
Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced development environment
Ability to collaborate effectively and accept/provide constructive feedback
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to satisfy required background investigation and clearance requirements
AWS certification is mandatory
Provide a copy of the AWS certification along with the candidate’s submission details
Hands-on software development experience required (not solely DevOps, infrastructure, or support)
Available to work 2–3 days per week onsite in Reston, VA or Washington, D.C.

AWS certification and/or strong hands-on AWS experience
Experience working in Federal IT environments
Experience with cloud-native application development
Experience with modern CI/CD and DevOps practices
Familiarity with AI-assisted developer tools (AI coding assistants, code-generation tools, automated testing tools, or AI-powered development platforms)
Experience with secure software development practices
Familiarity with Section 508/accessibility requirements

Senior Software Engineer – AWS

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