Senior Software Engineer – AWS

Location: Reston, Virginia (US)

Description

Senior Software Engineer – AWS

BizTech Fusion is hiring for this position for one of its clients.

Location: Reston, Virginia / Washington, D.C.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2–3 days per week onsite

Job Type: Contract

Experience: 6+ years of professional software development experience

Position Overview

BizTech Fusion is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with strong software development fundamentals and experience working with AWS, cloud-native applications, CI/CD, and modern development practices.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable developing production-quality software, writing automated tests, participating in code reviews, troubleshooting defects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Experience with AI-assisted development tools and federal IT environments is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement user stories, features, and software components on a cloud-native AWS stack.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and 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 development automation.
• Utilize 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, sprint planning, refinement, and continuous improvement activities.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 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 with team members and accept/provide constructive feedback.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to satisfy required background investigation and clearance requirements.

Required Certification

AWS Certification is mandatory.

A copy of the AWS certification must be provided along with the candidate's submission details.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 such as 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.

Important Candidate Requirements

• 6+ years of software development experience.
• AWS certification is mandatory – certification copy required with submission.
• U.S. Citizen only.
• Must be available to work 2–3 days per week onsite in Reston, VA or Washington, D.C.
• Candidates should demonstrate hands-on software development experience, not solely DevOps, infrastructure, or support experience.

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