Software Engineer - AWS/Backend

Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a Software Engineer - AWS/Backend in Patuxent River, MD.  Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services.  Spalding Consulting offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $90K-$155K (depending on experience)

Work Location: This is a remote position.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a full-stack developer with a strong focus on backend/database development - preferably Next.js and PostgreSQL, as well as experience working with the AWS cloud platform and an understanding of related services.  The candidate will play a pivotal role in rewriting a legacy application to modern web-based frameworks while ensuring seamless functionality and data integrity. 

Essential Functions: 

• Engineers IT solutions using AWS native services and custom developed code for a large-scale application re-engineering effort.
• Reviews existing legacy application code to determine re-usability and customization, including options for microservices.
• Provides software engineering using frameworks and libraries such as React/Next.js, TypeScript, AWS CloudFormation, AWS SDK, and Prisma ORM.
• Designs, creates, and maintains custom APIs.
• Utilize GitLab to maintain source control and to deploy code through a CI/CD pipeline.
• Participates in internal code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Required:

• Experience in software re-engineering efforts required.

• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining AWS-based solutions with proficiency in services such as AWS Lambda, Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, Amazon S3, and Amazon Cognito required.
• Strong proficiency in backend development using Next.js required; PostgreSQL database experience desired; Oracle and/or SQL Server database experience may be considered.
• Microservices experience required.
• Working knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD pipeline experience required.
• Experience with code vulnerability mitigation/remediation required.
• AA/AS degree and 3 years related experience OR HS and 5 years related experience preferred.

Desired:

• Agile software development experience highly desired.
• Experience with React framework and libraries desired.
• DoD application experience, including DISA STIGs a plus.
• Experience in any of the following desired: Amazon ECS, Amazon ELB, Amazon API Gateway, GitLab, C#, Visual Studio Code, JavaScript, React, Material UI, Amazon QuickSight, and/or CloudFormation.

Security Clearance:

Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance.  Active Secret clearance desired, interim Secret acceptable to start. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.  

Education:

AA/AS degree and 3 years related experience OR HS and 5 years related experience preferred.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan