Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a Software Engineer - AWS / Backend in Patuxent River, MD . Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding Consulting offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.
Position Type : Full-Time
Salary Range : $90K-$155K (depending on experience)
Work Location : This is a remote position.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a full-stack developer with a strong focus on backend / database development - preferably Next.js and PostgreSQL, as well as experience working with the AWS cloud platform and an understanding of related services. The candidate will play a pivotal role in rewriting a legacy application to modern web-based frameworks while ensuring seamless functionality and data integrity.
Essential Functions :
- Engineers IT solutions using AWS native services and custom developed code for a large-scale application re-engineering effort.
- Reviews existing legacy application code to determine re-usability and customization, including options for microservices.
- Provides software engineering using frameworks and libraries such as React / Next.js, TypeScript, AWS CloudFormation, AWS SDK, and Prisma ORM.
- Designs, creates, and maintains custom APIs.
- Utilize GitLab to maintain source control and to deploy code through a CI / CD pipeline.
- Participates in internal code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
Required :
Experience in software re-engineering efforts required.Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining AWS-based solutions with proficiency in services such as AWS Lambda, Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, Amazon S3, and Amazon Cognito required.Strong proficiency in backend development using Next.js required; PostgreSQL database experience desired; Oracle and / or SQL Server database experience may be considered.Microservices experience required.Working knowledge of DevOps and CI / CD pipeline experience required.Experience with code vulnerability mitigation / remediation required.AA / AS degree and 3 years related experience OR HS and 5 years related experience preferred.Desired :
Agile software development experience highly desired.Experience with React framework and libraries desired.DoD application experience, including DISA STIGs a plus.Experience in any of the following desired : Amazon ECS, Amazon ELB, Amazon API Gateway, GitLab, C#, Visual Studio Code, JavaScript, React, Material UI, Amazon QuickSight, and / or CloudFormation.Security Clearance :
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Active Secret clearance desired, interim Secret acceptable to start. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.
Education :
AA / AS degree and 3 years related experience OR HS and 5 years related experience preferred.
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Short Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentWellness ResourcesStock Option Plan