Senior AWS Software Developer

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POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Developer to join us as a contractor as we build the next generation of the ACN VIP Platform. This role requires expertise in designing, developing, and optimizing AWS-based applications, particularly in ETL and API development . The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with AWS services, serverless architectures, and modern software development practices.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Contract is for a minimum of 12 months with the possibility of an extension based on business needs.
• The role can be done on site in Charlotte, NC, or remotely

KEY REPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain AWS-based API and ETL solutions.
• Design and implement scalable APIs leveraging AWS services such as API Gateway, Lambda, and RDS.
• Optimize data processing pipelines with relational databases.
• Ensure API and ETL job reliability through unit and integration testing, workflow orchestration, and event-driven automation.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments, manage infrastructure with CloudFormation, and optimize operational workflows.
• Develop reusable, modular code for API and ETL components, including npm packages for JavaScript/TypeScript-based APIs.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance performance using AWS-native tools such as CloudWatch, SQS, and EventBridge.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business and technical objectives.
• Ensure that all uptime and System performance metrics are defined and supported.
• As necessary, support on-call and production support activities.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Strong AWS Experience: API Gateway, Lambda, CloudWatch, SQS, EventBridge, S3, RDS, AWS Glue, Glue Crawler, Athena.
• Expertise with relational databases (Oracle, Postgres, or similar).
• Knowledge of workflow orchestration, including job scheduling and API integration.
• Proficiency in CloudFormation to automate AWS infrastructure provisioning.
• Strong experience in TypeScript (TS) and/or Python for API development using Serverless Framework v3.
• Hands-on development of Docker-based APIs.
• Expertise in CRUD transactions with relational databases.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for API deployments.
• Strong understanding of unit and integration testing, including mocking strategies for API development.
• Experience building reusable npm modules for shared API functionality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with serverless architecture best practices.
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture using AWS services.
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Knowledge of security best practices in AWS, API authentication, and access control.
• Python development experience for AWS Glue ETL workflows.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• 4 year degree in computer science or other related field or 7+ years of equivalent experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of the complete software development lifecycle
• Hands-on experience working in an agile software development environment (Preferably Scrum)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Typical office environment Mon-Fr during the hours of 8 A.M. to 5 P.M EST.
• Position can be based on site in Charlotte, NC or remote.
• The position may require occasional travel of for continuing education, training or support.

PHYSICIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those indicative of a typical corporate office. environment. This includes prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Required to stand periodically; walk, hear, listen, talk, and visually see.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; the ability to reach with hands and arm.
• The ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

SECURITY TRAINING :

Please be aware that this position requires successful candidates to complete mandatory security training during their onboarding process. Security training is essential to our commitment to maintaining a secure work environment, protecting sensitive information, and ensuring the safety of our personnel. The specifics of the required security training will be communicated during the onboarding process. If you are prepared to fulfill this training requirement and are enthusiastic about contributing to our organization's security culture, we invite you to apply for this position.

Federal and State Disclaimer

ACN, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We observe the Workers Fairness Act in South Carolina, protecting employees and applicants for employment with medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth This is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ACN, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.