As an AWS Cloud Application Developer, you'll design, build, and maintain cloud-native applications, CI/CD pipelines, and implement DevSecOps practices for a federal government project.
We are currently looking for an AWS Cloud Application Developer for a 100% remote position on a large federal government project supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information and Technology (OIT). The selected candidate will design, build, and maintain cloud-native applications and services across the full application lifecycle in a secure, Agile DevSecOps environment. We are seeking a motivated engineer with 2+ years of experience who is eager to learn new technologies quickly and grow within a fast-paced, cloud-driven environment.
The candidate must reside within the continental US.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications using AWS services such as Lambda, ECS/Fargate, and API Gateway.
- Build and maintain integration services supporting enterprise middleware operations, including message routing, data transformation, and partner system connectivity.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as AWS CodeBuild/CodeDeploy, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
- Author and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation and/or Terraform.
- Implement DevSecOps practices, including automated testing, security scanning, and configuration validation.
- Monitor application performance and system health using tools such as CloudWatch, Dynatrace, and Splunk.
- Ensure compliance with VA security standards, including Zero Trust Architecture, IAM, RBAC, OAuth2, and certificate management.
- Collaborate with developers, architects, QA, and SRE teams to support Agile delivery and continuous improvement.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, data flows, and operational runbooks.
- Contribute to team objectives and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in AWS cloud application development or design.
- Experience building CI/CD pipelines using tools such as AWS CodeBuild, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
- Working knowledge of DevSecOps practices, including automated security scanning tools (e.g., Fortify, CodeQL).
- Familiarity with AWS monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch and CloudTrail.
- Strong understanding of cloud-native application design and microservices architecture.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- U.S. Citizenship required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a VA Public Trust (MBI).
Additional Qualifications:
- Experience working in GovCloud or federal cloud environments.
- Proficiency with AWS services including Lambda, ECS/Fargate, API Gateway, VPC, IAM, and Route 53.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform.
- Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture, IAM, RBAC, mTLS, and certificate management.
- AWS certifications such as Developer Associate, Solutions Architect, or DevOps Engineer.
- Experience with AWS Step Functions, multi-account environments, or cross-account resource sharing.
- Familiarity with middleware platforms such as MuleSoft or Mirth Connect.
- Experience with Java (Spring) and/or Node.js or Python development.
- Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7 or FHIR.
- Familiarity with federal compliance standards such as NIST RMF, FedRAMP, or STIGs.
- Experience supporting VA, DoD, or federal healthcare IT programs.
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision.
- 401k with Employer Match.
- PTO + Federal Holidays.
- Corporate Laptop.
- Training Opportunities.
- Remote Opportunity.
Note: Selected candidates will be required to complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Disclaimer:
VetsEZ is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
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