AWS Cloud Developer

Seneca Resources Company, LLC; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plans

Job summary

A staffing and consulting firm is seeking a skilled AWS Cloud Developer for a remote position in the U.S. This senior-level role involves leading development efforts for cloud-native services and modernizing federal financial systems. Required qualifications include significant experience with AWS services, cloud software development, and advanced programming skills. Ideal candidates will possess a strong leadership background and be comfortable working in mission-driven environments. Comprehensive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud software development.
• Experience in a technical leadership role.
• Must be U.S. Citizen and able to pass a Public Trust background screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution for migrating data into AWS.
• Build scalable cloud-native services using Python and IaC tools.
• Automate deployments and CI/CD pipelines according to best practices.

Skills

AWS EC2

AWS RDS

AWS Lambda

Python

Infrastructure-as-Code

DevOps automation

Containerization

Bash scripting

Ansible

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

Terraform

Kubernetes (EKS)

Docker

Job description

Position Title

AWS Cloud Developer

Location

Remote (U.S.) — Eastern, Central, or Mountain Time Zone

Clearance Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required — Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (enhanced background: criminal, financial, drug screening)

Position Status

Contract (Long Term)

Position Description

We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Cloud Developer to support a major federal financial modernization initiative. This role is ideal for cloud engineers who thrive in secure, mission-driven environments and enjoy building modern, cloud-native services at scale. You will lead development efforts, design next-generation AWS architectures, automate cloud infrastructure, and modernize complex file transfer and messaging workloads for a critical federal environment.

This is a hands‑on, senior‑level development role requiring strong experience in AWS services, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), containerization, event-driven systems, and DevOps automation. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to support secure, resilient, and scalable cloud solutions that align with enterprise modernization goals.

Required Skills / Education

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience, or 9+ years of relevant experience without a degree
• Professional background in cloud software development with experience in a technical leadership capacity
• Hands-on expertise with AWS services: EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, Step Functions, S3, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, SNS, SQS, Glue, EKS/ECS
• Strong programming and scripting: Python, Ansible, Bash
• Experience building cloud-native applications, including event-driven and containerized workloads (Lambda, EKS, Docker)
• Infrastructure-as-Code experience with AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform
• CI/CD pipeline development and DevOps automation experience
• Experience troubleshooting, optimizing, and documenting cloud environments
• Ability to collaborate with business users, technical teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass an enhanced Public Trust background screen

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating or supporting file transfer and messaging systems (e.g., IBM MQ, Connect:Direct)
• Background working in Agile, Scrum, or SAFe environments
• Understanding of compliance, security, and governance best practices in federal financial systems
• Experience modernizing legacy workloads into cloud-native architectures

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, design, and execution for migrating complex data flows into modern AWS architectures
• Build secure, scalable cloud-native services using Python, Ansible, and IaC tools (CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform)
• Design and deploy event-driven and containerized workloads using Lambda, Step Functions, and Kubernetes (EKS)
• Modernize and integrate enterprise file transfer and MQ platforms (IBM MQ, Connect:Direct) within AWS environments
• Automate cloud deployments and CI/CD pipelines following DevOps best practices
• Perform troubleshooting, performance tuning, and optimization for AWS services and applications
• Collaborate across technical and business teams to define integration needs, clarify requirements, and support secure system delivery
• Document cloud architectures, processes, and operational playbooks for ongoing development and support

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm — we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to federal agencies, we connect professionals to meaningful, impactful opportunities.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success. Our consultants enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team committed to your long-term growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.