AWS Cloud Native Developer

Primary Job Title

AWS Cloud Native Developer

AWS Cloud Engineer, Cloud Application Developer, AWS Solutions Developer, Serverless Application Engineer, Python Cloud Developer

Atlanta, GA

Remote or Hybrid (project-based meetings as needed)

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: Not specified (extensions possible based on budget)
• Start: As Soon As Possible

Join a high-impact modernization initiative for the Georgia Technology Authority’s (GTA) Criminal Justice Exchange Program (CJEP) — an effort to modernize data-sharing infrastructure across state and local agencies. The AWS Cloud Native Developer will design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Dynamo

DB, and S3, helping transform a legacy Software

AG-based system into a secure, scalable AWS environment.

• Design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS using services such as Lambda, API Gateway, Dynamo
  
  DB, and S3.
• Implement serverless architectures with AWS Lambda functions using Python.
• Build and orchestrate workflows with AWS Step Functions and State Machines.
• Develop and integrate SOAP-based web services, including custom header handling and MTOM attachments (e.g., PDF).
• Ensure authentication, data integrity, and security through well-structured service design.
• Collaborate within an Agile SCRUM environment to refine user stories and deliver iterative solutions.
• Conduct automated testing, code reviews, and performance optimization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues across development and production.
• Stay current with emerging AWS services and share best practices with the team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven experience with XML, XSD, WSDL, and related technologies.
• Strong background in cloud computing and software development.
• Hands-on experience designing and developing applications on AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Dynamo
  
  DB, and S3.
• Proficiency in Python programming.
• Experience with AWS Step Functions and State Machines.
• Familiarity with Agile/SCRUM methodologies.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.

• AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Dynamo
  
  DB, S3
• Python Development
• SOAP Web Services / MTOM Integration

• AWS Step Functions & State Machines
• Agile SCRUM Framework
• CI/CD and Dev Ops Practices
• Security & Authentication Headers

• XML/XSD/WSDL Technologies
• Custom Header Implementation
• PDF/MTOM Attachment Handling
• Cross-team Collaboration