AWS Developer Cloud Engineer

Duration: 6 months+Start Date: Anticipated Q1 2027

Role Overview: We are seeking experienced AWS Developers to support an upcoming cloud development initiative focused on building, testing, and scaling applications within Amazon Web Services (AWS).The organization has completed an initial proof of concept (POC) and is currently validating the solution before moving into a broader development and implementation phase. Upon successful completion of the POC and funding approval, the initiative is expected to expand in early 2027.The ideal candidates will have strong hands-on AWS development experience, cloud-native application development expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering, testing, and operations teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and implement cloud-based applications and services within AWS.Support the transition from proof of concept to production-ready solutions. Develop scalable, secure, and maintainable cloud-native applications. Build and integrate APIs, microservices, and serverless components as needed. Collaborate with engineering teams to define technical requirements and development standards. Support application testing, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and deployment. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and release processes. Work with testing, monitoring, and operations teams to ensure application reliability and performance. Assist with AWS infrastructure configuration, automation, and integration. Participate in technical design discussions and recommend AWS development best practices. Document application architecture, development processes, and technical solutions.

Required Qualifications: Strong hands-on experience developing applications within AWS.Experience designing, building, and deploying cloud-native applications. Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript/Node.js, or .NET/C#.Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, or similar technologies. Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and application integrations. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments. Familiarity with AWS security, IAM, logging, and monitoring. Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting AWS proof-of-concept initiatives through production implementation. Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or AWS CloudFormation).Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or AWS container services. Familiarity with AWS CloudWatch and application performance monitoring. Experience developing enterprise-scale cloud applications. AWS certifications are a plus. Experience working in Agile development environments.