Senior AWS Serverless Architect & Tech Lead

Doist; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspira is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead design, development, and optimization of major software systems on AWS serverless architecture. You will architect scalable applications, mentor junior engineers, and ensure security and performance across services.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to set technical direction, implement RESTful/GraphQL APIs, and drive best practices in secure coding and deployment. This role emphasizes leadership and architectural excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions with a strong foundation in software architecture and design principles.
• Expertise in TypeScript, with a focus on AWS serverless applications.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and experience in analyzing complex technical challenges and developing innovative solutions.
• Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills, guiding teams to reach their full potential and making key architectural decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effectively articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with AWS CDK for infrastructure as code, ensuring scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Strong understanding of software security principles, including secure coding practices and leading security-focused initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of software solutions, ensuring alignment with technical and business requirements.
• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs to optimize back-end systems for high performance under varying load conditions.
• Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance standards such as SOC, PCI, and GovRAMP.
• Optimize back-end infrastructure and services with load balancing, database optimization, and caching strategies for high availability and performance.
• Define and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment, reducing time to production.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers to define the technical roadmap and ensure long-term vision alignment.
• Mentor engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Lead technical discussions and decision-making, providing expertise on architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure maintainable, scalable code and adherence to coding standards.
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to improve software offerings and development processes.

Skills

TypeScript

AWS serverless

Architecture design

Leadership

Security practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Master's preferred

Tools

AWS CDK

REST API

GraphQL

CI/CD pipelines

PostgreSQL

Job description

Aspira is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead design, development, and optimization of major software systems on AWS serverless architecture. You will architect scalable applications, mentor junior engineers, and ensure security and performance across services.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to set technical direction, implement RESTful/GraphQL APIs, and drive best practices in secure coding and deployment. This role emphasizes leadership and architectural excellence.