Senior AWS Developer

SMART TECH SKILLS LLC

Boston (MA)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Quincy

Competitive salary

Job summary

SMART TECH SKILLS LLC in Quincy, MA is seeking a Senior IT AWS Developer to design and maintain cloud-native solutions for MassHealth. You will build serverless apps on AWS, create React-based front-ends, and implement data models with PostgreSQL. Collaboration with business and technical teams will ensure secure, scalable healthcare solutions.

The role emphasizes serverless AWS with IaC, CI/CD, and documentation, guaranteeing compliant, reliable software for Massachusetts residents.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent.
8+ years software development in a team-based environment.
5+ years AWS cloud experience and 3+ years AWS serverless.
3+ years React development and 4+ years Python development.
3+ years PostgreSQL RDS; experience with REST and SOAP integrations.
Experience with GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain serverless AWS applications.
Build front-end UIs with React and backend services with Python.
Design and optimize PostgreSQL RDS databases and data models.
Develop REST/SOAP integrations and document management workflows.
Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment, code reviews, and production support.
Collaborate with architects and stakeholders on technical strategy and security compliance.

Skills

AWS serverless

React development

Python development

PostgreSQL

REST & SOAP

GitHub Actions

CI/CD pipelines

AWS Lambda

API Gateway

Terraform

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

CloudFormation

AWS CDK

Docker

Swagger/OpenAPI

Oracle

Job description

Benefits

Competitive salary

Location
Hybrid: Quincy, MA

Experience Level

Senior Level (8 or more years of relevant experience)

Role Overview

The IT Senior AWS Developer supports critical MassHealth applications by designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-native solutions within the Medicaid Systems Development (MSD) team. This role focuses on building serverless applications on AWS that support healthcare operations, document processing, system integrations, and secure data management. The position works closely with business and technical teams to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant solutions that improve services for Massachusetts residents.

Key Responsibilities

AWS Serverless Application Development

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain serverless applications on AWS
Build solutions utilizing AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, Cognito, S3, and CloudWatch
Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK
Develop scalable cloud-native architectures that support enterprise workloads

Full-Stack Application Development

Design and develop modern user interfaces using React and related technologies
Develop backend services and APIs using Python
Implement responsive and accessible applications that comply with WCAG standards
Participate in application architecture and technical design activities

Database Development & Data Management

Design and optimize PostgreSQL RDS database solutions
Develop SQL scripts, queries, views, and database objects
Support data integrity, audit requirements, and performance optimization
Create and maintain data models aligned with business requirements

Integration & Document Management

Develop integrations using REST and SOAP web services
Support document upload, validation, processing, and transmission workflows
Integrate applications with enterprise document management systems
Manage metadata capture and storage requirements for compliance and audit purposes

DevOps & Software Delivery

Support CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and related technologies
Participate in code reviews, release planning, deployment, and production support activities
Maintain source control, branching strategies, and development standards
Develop technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational procedures

Solution Architecture & Technical Leadership

Participate in full software development lifecycle activities including analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment
Support cross-functional projects and enterprise solution initiatives
Collaborate with architects, developers, analysts, and stakeholders on technical strategy and implementation
Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and Commonwealth technology standards

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience
8 or more years of software development experience in a team-based environment
5 or more years of hands‐on AWS cloud experience
3 or more years of experience developing AWS serverless solutions
3 or more years of React development experience
4 or more years of Python development experience
3 or more years of PostgreSQL RDS experience
Experience with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Cognito, Step Functions, S3, and CloudWatch
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK
Experience with REST and SOAP web service integrations
Experience with GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines
Strong SQL development and database design experience
Experience with Java/J2EE and Oracle technologies
Experience working in Agile development environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications