AWS Engineer With Python

AWS Engineer With Python

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated AWS Engineer With Python for an opportunity in Hybrid at Reston, VA

Position Title: AWS Engineer With Python, Java, UX Design Exp

Location: Reston, VA

Anticipated Start Date: 05/19/2025

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12+ months contract with strong possibility of extension

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY) [CONTRACT], [REMOTE]

Pay Range: $48/hr. - $55/hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description

• As a valued colleague on our team, you will collaborate with the team in designing, producing, testing, or implementing moderately complex software, technology, or processes, as well as creating and maintaining IT architecture, large scale data stores, and cloud-based systems. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Developer to join our Workflow Automation team in designing, developing, and implementing a modern job scheduling and orchestration solution.
• This role involves supporting the target state architecture, transitioning from a legacy Autosys COTS product to AWS Native Services, including Managed Workflow for Apache Airflow, AWS Step Function, AWS Batch and AWS Event Bridge while also enhancing user experience through intuitive and efficient interfaces.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in scheduling and orchestration products, experience in cloud-native technologies, and front-end development to deliver seamless UX for end-users. 24/7 Support is needed.

The Impact You Will Make

• The Cloud Infrastructure - Software Engineering - Senior Associate role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:
• Support testing, development and production operations (24/7 on-call) for the scheduling and orchestration platform.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and create a target state architecture for job scheduling and orchestration.
• Create error-handling mechanisms, monitoring solutions, and operational dashboards.
• Develop reference implementations for Apache Airflow, AWS Step Function, AWS Event Bridge and Lambda.
• Document use cases, system design, reference implementations/patterns and migration plans.
• Conduct proof concepts and help customers with implementation.
• Plan and execute the migration of Autosys jobs to AWS Native solutions.
• Build and enhance user interfaces for the Workflow Automation products, ensuring a streamlined intuitive user experience.
• Optimize workflows and UX designs for performance, usability, and scalability.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Experiences

• Minimum 7 years of experience
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, and Node.js.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, including Apache Airflow, AWS Step Function and AWS Event Bridge.
• Knowledge of Autosys and experience in migrating workflows to modern platforms.
• Strong front-end development skills using frameworks like React.js, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Familiarity with UX design principles, wireframing and usability testing.
• Experience with API development and integration.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, AWS Code Pipeline, Gitlab).
• Deep understanding of AWS architecture and best practices, including IAM, security policies, and serverless computing (AWS Lambda).

Desired Experiences

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience collaborating with designers to ensure consistency and usability.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and responsive design principles.
• Ability to create user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces.
• Experience in performance analysis and optimization of workflows and UIs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for creating documentation and presenting solutions.
• AWS Certified Developer
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect is a plus
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or AWS

Other requirements:

• Experience in highly resilient applications or infrastructure, utilizing multi-region Active/Active, or Active/Standy strategies.
• Developing, implementing, and supporting Workload Orchestration and Cloud automation experience, providing shared service or infrastructure support to business applications is a plus.
• Experience in financial, or similar, heavily regulated industries that are subject to SOX compliance is also desired.
• Must be able to work with dynamic, business driven teams that have varying requirements.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords:

AWS, Python, Java, UX, Design, Front end

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward' s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 238542 when responding to this ad.

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