AWS Cloud Developer

About us:

Creative Information Technology Inc. (CITI) is an esteemed IT enterprise renowned for its exceptional customer service and innovation. We serve both government and commercial sectors, offering a range of solutions such as Healthcare IT, Human Services, Identity Credentialing, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Analytics. With clients in the US and abroad, we hold key contract vehicles, including GSA IT Schedule 70, NIH CIO-SP3, GSA Alliant, and DHS Eagle II.

Join us in driving growth and seizing new business opportunities!

Permanent residents are highly preferred

Client: USDA

Position Summary

In support of modernizing and enhancing a loan origination and servicing system, we’re seeking a skilled AWS Cloud Developer to design and implement cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services. This role requires deep knowledge of AWS architecture, services and best practices for building secure, scalable applications in a dynamic, agile delivery environment.

Key Responsibilities

•       Develop and deploy applications using AWS-native services.

•       In collaboration with business analysts, architects and developers, design serverless solutions using Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, Secrets Manager,  Cognito, Aurora and DynamoDB.

•       Implement infrastructure as code using TerraForm or CDK.

•       Optimize application performance and cost within AWS.

•       Ensure compliance with security and governance standards.

•       Collaborate with development teams to integrate cloud services.

•       Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.

•       Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the stack.

Required Skills & Qualifications

•       Strong proficiency in AWS services Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, Secrets Manager,  Cognito, Aurora and DynamoDB.

•       Experience with serverless frameworks and event-driven design.

•       Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices in AWS.

•       Familiarity with monitoring and logging (CloudWatch, X-Ray).

•       Programming experience in Java.

•       Strong understanding of security best practices in cloud environments.

•       Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in an agile environment.

Preferred Qualifications

•       AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer.

•       Knowledge of and experience using AI development and testing tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot).

•       Experienced with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (ECS/EKS) is a plus.

•       Experience in large scale information technology and database systems utilizing Java technologies and SQL Server.

•       Experience in developing and / or supporting loan origination and servicing systems.

Soft Skills

•       Strong written and oral communication skills in the English language.  All contractor employees must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

•       Strong communication and collaboration skills at all organizational levels.

•       Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

•       Strong time-management and prioritization skills.

•       Adaptability to fast-paced and evolving project requirements.

•       Exceptional customer service skills.