AWS Cloud Application Engineer [Python/ AWS Amplify Experience]

Job Description

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At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

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Our Challenge:

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We are seeking a hands-on AWS Cloud Application Engineer to develop, test, deploy, and support modern cloud-native applications and services.

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The successful candidate will have recent practical experience with AWS Amplify, Amazon S3 for content hosting and storage, React, Python, AWS Lambda, Amazon EventBridge, and MongoDB Atlas . The role will also require familiarity with GitHub, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile software development practices .

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This is a development-focused position. The successful candidate will be expected to write code, build application features, create integrations, develop automated tests, troubleshoot issues, and support deployments. This is not an enterprise architecture or people-management role .

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Experience with single sign-on, identity management, automated testing, and multi-tenant application isolation is especially important.

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Additional Information*

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The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors.

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In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Piscataway, NJ is $110K-$120K/year & benefits (see below).

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Responsibilities:

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Application Development

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• Develop and maintain secure, scalable cloud applications using React, Python, AWS services, and MongoDB Atlas.
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• Build front-end features, application services, APIs, integrations, and event-driven workflows.
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• Translate functional and technical requirements into maintainable, production-ready software.
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• Write React and Python code.
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• Develop Lambda functions and event-driven workflows.
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• Build and integrate AWS Amplify applications.
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• Use S3 for secure application content and storage.
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• Integrate applications with MongoDB Atlas.
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• Implement SSO, authorization, and tenant-aware access controls.
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• Develop and maintain automated tests.
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• Participate in GitHub and GitHub Actions-based delivery processes.
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• Troubleshoot and support deployed applications.
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• Reduced production defects and faster issue resolution.
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• Work as part of an Agile development team.
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Requirements:

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• 8+ years of AWS Cloud Application experience
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• Experience in React and Python application development.
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• Good experience with AWS Lambda and EventBridge integrations.
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• Secure and maintainable use of S3 and MongoDB Atlas.
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• Experience in AWS Amplify application delivery.
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• Experience in SSO, authorization, and tenant-isolation controls.
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• Meaningful automated unit, integration, security, and end-to-end test coverage.
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• Experience in GitHub Actions pipelines and repeatable deployments.
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We offer:

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• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
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• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
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• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
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• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
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• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
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• Retirement savings plans.
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• A higher education certification policy.
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• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
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• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
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• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
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• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
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• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
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• A flat and approachable organization.
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• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.
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S YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

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Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

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All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.