Software Engineer - AWS​/Backend

Overview

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.

• 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, Type Script, AWS Cloud Formation, AWS SDK, and Prisma ORM.
• Designs, creates, and maintains custom APIs.
• Utilize Git Lab 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.

• 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 Postgre
  
  SQL, Amazon S3, and Amazon Cognito required.
• Strong proficiency in backend development using Next.js required;
  Postgre
  
  SQL database experience desired;
  Oracle and/or SQL Server database experience may be considered.
• Microservices experience required.
• Working knowledge of Dev Ops 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.

• 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, Git Lab, C#, Visual Studio Code, JavaScript, React, Material UI, Amazon Quick Sight, and/or Cloud Formation.

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.

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