AWS Lambda, Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Best Practices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Cryptography, DevOps, Docker, Federal Government, Identify Issues, Microservices, Performance Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulatory Compliance, Reliability Engineering, Software Development, Supply Chain Management, Team Player, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
BigBear.ai is seeking a Mid level AWS Developer for a federal government engagement. Responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable cloud applications and services in an AWS environment, with a focus on delivering reliable solutions that meet federal performance, security, and compliance requirements.
All applicants must currently reside in the United States.
What you will do:
- Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable cloud-native applications and services within an AWS environment
- Build and deploy APIs, microservices, and serverless solutions to support mission-critical federal government initiatives
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions in an Agile environment
- Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment processes to improve efficiency and reliability
- Monitor application performance and system health using AWS monitoring and logging tools, ensuring availability and operational excellence
- Apply AWS security best practices, including IAM, encryption, logging, and least-privilege access controls to meet federal security requirements
- Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance cloud applications for performance, scalability, and reliability
- Support cloud modernization efforts by leveraging AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, VPC, and CloudWatch
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to automate processes and improve development workflows
- Ensure solutions align with federal compliance, security, and operational standards
What you need to have:
- Bachelor's Degree and 5 to 8 years of experience
- 5+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in AWS
- Strong hands-on experience with core AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, and API Gateway
- Proficiency in one or more modern languages: Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript/TypeScript
- Experience building and deploying cloud-native applications, APIs, and microservices
- Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and automation
- Experience with security best practices, including least-privilege access, encryption, logging, and monitoring
- Familiarity with federal government environments and secure delivery expectations
- Ability to work in an agile team and collaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders
What we'd like you to have:
- AWS certifications
- Python development experience
- Experience with containers and orchestration, such as Docker, Kubernetes, or ECS
- Experience with serverless architecture
- Exposure to FedRAMP, NIST, or other federal security frameworks
- Clearance or ability to obtain one, if required by the client
About BigBear.ai:
BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.
BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.