Senior AWS Backend Engineer for Cloud-Native Apps

Crystal Management | CMIT; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CMiT is seeking a Senior Backend Developer (AWS) to design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-native applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-performing solutions for federal missions.

The ideal candidate has deep experience with Node.js, React, AWS services, and backend development, and thrives in an agile, collaborative environment. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience with Node.js
• Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience with React
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with AWS services, including: AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, Amazon S3, EventBridge, Kinesis
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with AWS cloud tools and services
• Minimum 1 year of experience writing SQL and working with relational databases
• Strong understanding of complex business processes and the systems that support them
• Ability to analyze issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Passion for solving complex software challenges and delivering high-quality solutions
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Node.js

React

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

AWS Lambda

DynamoDB

Amazon S3

EventBridge

Kinesis

Job description

CMiT is seeking a Senior Backend Developer (AWS) to design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-native applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-performing solutions for federal missions.

The ideal candidate has deep experience with Node.js, React, AWS services, and backend development, and thrives in an agile, collaborative environment. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance are preferred.