Cloud Software Developer (Node.js and React.js required) - State of Louisiana

Cloud Software DeveloperGDIT is seeking a Cloud Software Developer with strong hands-on experience building, deploying, and maintaining modern cloud-native applications in AWS. You will work as part of an Agile team responsible for designing scalable architectures, developing Node.js/React applications, automating infrastructure with Terraform, and ensuring secure and reliable cloud operations.This role requires practical, demonstrable engineering experience across Linux, AWS services, infrastructure-as-code, and JavaScript development.MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT: As a Cloud Software Developer, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our customers. You will play a crucial role via the following core responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications using Node.js, React.js, and related frameworksImplement infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or AWS CDKBuild and deployment of pipelines and platform operationsPerform Linux-based troubleshooting and root-cause analysisImplement secure-by-design patterns and participate in compliance/hardening tasksCollaborate with teams deploying and operating workloads using AWS services (such as, but not limited to: Lambda, EC2, S3, CloudWatch, API Gateway, VPC, IAM)Collaborate with UI/UX designers, cloud engineers, architects, and DevOps teamsThis role will require you to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and will require you to provide onsite fingerprinting at a designated facility. This investigation may review personal and criminal behavior, financial conduct, foreign influence, as well as other adjudications.WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED: Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Cloud Software Developer must have:Technical Training, Certificate, or Degree requiredBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering or relevant experience preferred5+ years of related experience with AWS cloud computing required7+ years of total IT experience preferredRequired Skills:The Cloud Software Developer must be able to demonstrate recent, hands-on experience (no theoretical or academic-only exposure) in the following:Proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScriptExperience building and maintaining React.js front-end applicationsStrong knowledge of Linux fundamentals: navigation, logs, permissions, troubleshooting techniquesPractical experience designing and deploying solutions in AWS, including core services and networkingHands-on experience with Terraform or CDK (modules, variables, state mgmt.)Familiarity with CI/CD tools (such as, but not limited to: GitLab, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins)Understanding of RESTful APIs and event-driven patternsAbility to explain architectural tradeoffs, troubleshooting steps, and real-world problem solvingExperience building and deploying pipelines and platform operationsSecurity Clearance Level: Must be able to pass a background check to obtain a position of Public Trust.***Must be US Person (Green Card Holder, US Permanent Resident Alien, Refugee, Asylee, or US Citizen)***Location: State of LouisianaCandidates within Louisiana who reside within 60 miles of GDIT's Integrated Technology Center in Bossier City, LA will follow a hybrid work modelCandidates within Louisiana who reside more than 60 miles from GDIT's Integrated Technology Center in Bossier City, LA will follow a remote work modelGDIT IS YOUR PLACE: At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunitiesSupport: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goalsRewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time offOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.The likely salary range for this position is $128,039 - $173,229. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.