AWS Serverless Software Engineer

Quevera; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage

Education funding $5,000/year

6% 401(k) match

Disability and life insurance

Profit-sharing contribution

Job summary

Quevera is seeking an AWS Serverless Software Engineer for Herndon, VA. The role focuses on Python-based AWS Lambda microservices, secure serverless architectures, and cross-domain data movement across isolated networks.

You will deploy AWS cloud architectures using CDK (TypeScript), IaC, and CI/CD, with emphasis on least-privilege design and cross-fabric deployments. Access to isolated networks is required several times per week.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Experience developing Python-based AWS Lambda microservices.
• Secure serverless architectures and cross-domain integration.
• Willingness to access isolated networks multiple times per week.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Python AWS Lambda microservices for data movement across isolated networks.
• Develop and deploy AWS cloud architectures using AWS CDK (TypeScript), IaC, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Support cross-fabric and cross-account deployments with least-privilege design.
• Develop serverless cross-domain architectures and XML schema for Diode Messaging.
• Implement service observability with CloudWatch dashboards, canaries, telemetry, tracing, and alerts.
• Access isolated networks multiple times per week.

Skills

Python

AWS Lambda

Event-driven

CI/CD

Observability

Security

AWS CDK

Tools

AWS CDK (TypeScript)

GitLab

Job description

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AWS Serverless Software Engineer

Herndon, VA, US

Job Description:

Quevera is seeking a highly skilled AWS Serverless Software Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph in Herndon, VA or Springfield, VA.

This role focuses on developing Python-based AWS Lambda microservices, implementing secure serverless architectures, and supporting data movement across isolated network environments. Responsibilities include AWS cloud deployments, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cross-domain integration, and service observability.

Job Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain Python AWS Lambda microservices that move data across isolated network fabrics using loosely coupled, event-driven AWS services.
• Develop and deploy AWS cloud architectures using AWS CDK (TypeScript), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Support cross-fabric and cross-account deployments with an emphasis on secure CDK constructs and least-privilege design.
• Develop flexible serverless cross-domain architectures and XML schema definition files for integration with Diode Messaging.
• Implement service observability through CloudWatch dashboards, synthetics canaries, telemetry tracing, and alerting.
• Access isolated networks multiple times per week as required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Willingness to access isolated networks multiple times per week.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Python and AWS Lambda.
• AWS knowledge equivalent to the AWS Solutions Architect Associate level.
• Experience with decoupled and event-driven architectures, including EventBridge, SNS, SQS, and ElastiCache.
• Knowledge of AWS networking, including VPCs, subnets, VPC endpoints, and security groups.
• Experience with security and secure architecture design, including secure CDK constructs, IAM policies, and least-privilege principles.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK (TypeScript).
• Experience with observability tools and practices, including CloudWatch dashboards, synthetics canaries, telemetry/tracing, and alerting.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployments through GitLab.
• Experience with cross-fabric deployments.

Why Join Quevera?

Award-Winning Culture

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-AA1