AWS Software Developer

Location: US - MD, Annapolis Junction

Remote Type: Office

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an experienced AWS developer to support the modernization of mission-critical cybersecurity platforms defending national security systems against evolving cyber threats. In this role you will develop, maintain, and enhance a complex software system comprised of distributed microservices, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch analytics platforms, event-driven workflows, and multiple data persistence technologies. You will contribute to the design, deployment, automation, and sustainment of scalable cloud-native capabilities across AWS and hybrid environments leveraging Kubernetes, AWS serverless technologies (Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and modern DevSecOps practices.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure AWS cloud infrastructure and on-premises environments utilizing Docker, Kubernetes, and related technologies.
• Monitor system performance, cloud utilization, scalability, and operational health.
• Configure and manage Kubernetes clusters.
• Engineer solutions for automating deployments and all associated software configurations to increase reliability of software applications.
• Participate in technical design sessions and develop detailed technical solutions.
• Support proxy configuration to handle routing and management of user requests.
• Evaluate and revise solutions for data redundancy and backup.
• Evaluate opportunities for process improvements and automation as well as end-to-end deployment pipelines.
• Confer with mission customers and team members to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
• Collaborating in Agile scrum cycles.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum of Seven (7+) years’ experience as a Software Engineer.
• Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS Lambda, Python. 
• Experience with Elasticsearch, Kibana, SIEM.
• Experience with Terraform
• Experience working as part of an Agile development team.
• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Experience supporting government managed services cloud environments.
• AWS Certified Developer and/or AWS Certified Solutions Architect

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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