Senior AWS Developer
Not Disclosed
Raleigh, NC
12 Months
Not Disclosed
Not Disclosed
Government - State
Job Posted on (Aug 26, 2025)
Reference Number: BTNCSA26
Job Description
Hybrid
Description:
The client is looking to hire a senior AWS developer with 10-15 years of software development experience. This role involves close collaboration with the data modernization teams at the client to design, implement, and manage AWS solutions that align with their technical requirements and business objectives.
Skill Sets and experience includes:
Extensive experience in developing/ building AWS Data Lake formation, contributing extensively to design, development and writing code.
Experience in modernizing legacy applications, which should include refactoring/migrating in-house legacy applications to the cloud environment.
Proficient in utilizing AWS services and related components towards building enterprise level Data Lakes.
Must have experience in Data Ingestion & Storage, Data Processing & Transformation and working with AWS Machine Language using appropriate AWS services.
Experience in customizing AWS ETL logic using Python code.
Knowledgeable and experience in security and data governance covering areas such as fine-grained permissions, managing user and service permissions, data encryption, auditing, and compliance.
Experience in software development with hands-on skills in Python scripting, and any prior experience in Object oriented languages is a plus.
Experience working with any transactional or RDMS databases
Experience with DevOps, DevSecOps, Iac, automation, building CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging.
Knowledge / experience using any ETL tools, experience with data analytics using PowerBI or AWS QuickSight etc. is plus.
Must have experience/familiar with Agile/Scrum Framework environments.
Job responsibilities include (but not limited to):
Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and propose effective modernization strategies
Providing technical guidance and troubleshooting support throughout project delivery
Acting as a trusted advisor to the technical team on industry trends and emerging technologies
Develop, test, debug and deliver within timeline using best tools and best practices available.
Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues and challenges.
Designing and implementing complex, scalable, and secure AWS solutions tailored to customer needs
Identifies architectural risks and plans to mitigate risks
Ensures adherence to standards and best practices
Influences and communicates effectively with non-technical audiences including senior ITD and business stakeholders.
Skill - Required / Desired - Amount of Experience
Proficient in using various AWS services towards building enterprise level data lakes - Required - 7 Years
Experience in modernizing applications, including refactoring, migration, and cloud-native development. - Required - 7 Years
Data Ingestion & storage : S3, Amazon Kinesis Data Streams, Amazon Kinesis Data Firehouse, DMS - Required - 7 Years
Data Processing & Transformation: AWS Glue, AWS Lambda, EMR, Athena, Amazon Managed Service for Apache Flink,AWS Step Functions, AWS SageMaker - Required - 7 Years
Experience with DevOps practices and automation tools - Required - 7 Years
Experience in software development, hands on coding using python scripts or any other object-oriented languages like Java/.net. - Required - 10 Years
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders. - Required - 10 Years
Experience with Agile/Scrum Framework environments. - Required - 7 Years
Experience with data analytics, business intelligence solutions (like Power BI or AWS QuickSight ) - Highly desired - 3 Years
AWS Certification - Highly desired -
State Government experience - Highly desired -
Notes:
Hybrid
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status