Key skills
AWSCloudJavaJavaScriptJenkinsMicroservicesNode.jsPythonSplunkSpringTerraformGitHub ActionsECSFargateCloudFormationLambdaIAMCloudWatchAPI GatewayCodeBuildCodeDeployDynatraceGitHubAgileCI/CDCommunicationZero Trust
About this role
Role Overview
- 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.
- 1–2 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.
Tech Stack
- AWS
- Cloud
- Java
- JavaScript
- Jenkins
- Microservices
- Node.js
- Python
- Splunk
- Spring
- Terraform
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision.
- 401k with Employer Match.
- PTO + Federal Holidays.
- Corporate Laptop.
- Training Opportunities.
- Remote Opportunity.