Application Developer / Engineer / Programmer

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Stellent IT LLC is seeking an Application Developer / Engineer / Programmer for a 12+ month contract role.

Position Details

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia (Onsite)
• Duration: 12+ Months
• Interview Mode: Video

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software development following SDLC and Agile methodologies
• Strong programming experience in Python
• Hands-on experience with AWS services including Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, S3, SNS, SQS, API Gateway, and Load Balancing
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK or Terraform)
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
• Experience with version control systems such as Git or GitLab
• Experience building and deploying applications in cloud environments using CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with logging and monitoring tools such as AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail
• Ability to develop and support both backend services and frontend applications

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance cloud-based applications using Python and AWS services
• Design and implement infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CDK or Terraform
• Model and orchestrate business workflows using AWS Step Functions
• Build and maintain containerized applications using Docker
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs for web-based applications
• Contribute to front-end development using Angular or React with TypeScript
• Monitor, log, and audit system activity using AWS CloudWatch and AWS CloudTrail
• Perform code remediation, debugging, and unit testing as part of the development lifecycle
• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Support CI/CD pipelines for automated build and deployment of cloud applications
• Contribute to application design, architecture decisions, and technical documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing front-end applications using Angular (preferred) or React with TypeScript
• Experience working with data services such as AWS Athena and AWS Glue
• Experience operating in highly regulated or compliance-driven environments
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and API design
• Ability to contribute to system design and architecture discussions
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently within a team environment