Cleared AWS Application Modernization Developer - Part-time (Washington, DC)

Virtual Service Operations; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

VSO Inc. in Washington, DC seeks an experienced AWS Application Modernization Developer for a part-time, on-site role in a highly secure, government-aligned environment.

You will build cloud-hosted applications, automate releases, and explore AI-assisted capabilities within strict security controls. You will collaborate with cloud engineers on blue/green deployments, deliver maintainable code and documentation, and help connect fragmented data and mission systems through APIs and cloud-native

Qualifications

• Hands-on AWS development experience.
• Experience with APIs and application integrations.
• Ability to collaborate on automated deployment and release processes.
• Hands-on AWS cloud experience in highly controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance cloud-hosted applications, integrations, and automation tools.
• Collaborate with cloud infrastructure engineers on blue/green deployment workflows.
• Explore approved AI-assisted functionality and secure workflow automation.
• Develop maintainable code, tests, documentation, and deployment procedures.

Skills

AWS development

APIs & integrations

Automated deployment

Secure environments

Tools

AWS

Job description

Description

Are you ready to put your AWS expertise to work on cloud challenges that few engineers get the chance to tackle?

Virtual Service Operations (VSO) is seeking an experienced AWS Application Modernization Developer to join a highly skilled team delivering advanced cloud engineering capabilities for a mission-critical, security-sensitive initiative. Bring modern software engineering and emerging AI capabilities to highly secure AWS environments. In this part-time role, you will develop practical applications and automation while helping deliver safer, more reliable releases. You will work with experienced technical partners in a collaborative environment where careful engineering and measurable results matter.

The program you will be supporting is a highly classified, mission-critical modernization initiative. Your roles will be to help build next-generation cloud infrastructure and integration platforms that connect fragmented intelligence, operational data, and mission systems through APIs, MCP servers, and cloud-native technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and enhance cloud-hosted applications, integrations, and automation tools.
• Collaborate with cloud infrastructure engineers on blue/green deployment workflows.
• Explore approved AI-assisted functionality and secure workflow automation.
• Develop maintainable code, tests, documentation, and deployment procedures.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on software development experience building and deploying applications on AWS.
• Experience with APIs, application integrations, and modern development practices.
• Ability to collaborate on automated deployment and release processes.
• Hands-on AWS cloud experience and ability to work effectively in highly controlled environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with messaging or collaboration-platform integrations.
• Experience integrating generative AI capabilities with appropriate security controls.
• Relevant AWS professional or specialty certifications; Security+ or CISSP where applicable.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance; must be eligible for applicable SCI read-on/indoctrination and additional program-specific access approvals.
• Must reside within commuting distance of one of the following 4 approved secure work locations: Herndon, VA; Washington, DC; Seattle, WA; or Denver, CO.
• Regular on-site work in an approved secure facility and occasional work at authorized customer facilities may be required. This is not a remote position.
• Part-time position, on-site
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status

What is Important to Us:

• You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
• You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
• Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
• You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
• You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

What we offer you:

As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

More About VSO

VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at https://vso-inc.com/careers