Principal Full-Stack AWS Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
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ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL is required

Do you like to tackle complex software challenges?

If you love developing serverless ecosystems, building cutting-edge backend components, and deploying robust full-stack features, you’re in the right place! We are looking for a Principal Full-Stack AWS Developer who shares our drive to push boundaries and build secure, data-driven applications that make a real difference.

In this role, you will take control of full-stack Java software development in support of vital Data Transformation Solutions. You will engineer end-to-end serverless architectures utilizing the AWS ecosystem (Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions) while working directly with a dedicated Tools Team to design and deploy applications that meet evolving national security needs.

Location Work Environment

• Primary Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

• Work Style: On-site

Compensation Benefits

The annual base salary range for this role is $216,000 - $256,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered may vary based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

, Required Skills

• Clearance: Active Fully-Cleared with Poly.

• Core Languages: Proficient with Java, JavaScript, and Python development.

• AWS Cloud Ecosystem: Hands-on mastery delivering full-stack solutions with AWS API Gateway, Lambda, Secrets Manager, Parameter Store, Step Functions, DynamoDB, and Aurora PostgreSQL.

• Security Identity: Experience integrating corporate authentication services into a secure, end-to-end full-stack architecture.

• Data Integration Performance: Multi-source data integration experience to fetch and package data from disparate sources, combined with experience designing/implementing application caching services.

• DevOps Workflow: Active automated CI/CD orchestration execution (Jenkins, GitHub, CodePipeline), artifact state management, and project tracking via Jira and Confluence within an Agile environment.

Education Experience

• Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a Software Engineer/Developer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university.

• Substitution: Four (4) years of additional software engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree (totaling 14 years of experience).

, Desired Skills

• Advanced database management and optimization with PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.

• Deep familiarity with automated DevOps environments and cloud optimization techniques.

• Frontend framework experience with modern web layers such as Angular or Vue.

, About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn,  earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team, 

Taking Care of All of You

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle. 

The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule. 

PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!

LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!

SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!

WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS?  Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.  

To learn more about Nyla's culture and our exceptional benefit packages click here.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.