Senior Amazon Web Service Software Developer 2 years-long contract position Remote work, post-pandemic in Princeton, NJ The Senior AWS Developer will use Python for the design and development of cloud-native solutions for the production calculation of psychometric quality statistics. This role designs software and participates in programming, testing, and documentation through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Timely and effective communications to the team, organization and outside vendors are regularly disseminated as part of this job function.
Technology requirements:
Development of production-ready data analysis applications using Python, PySpark, Pandas, NumPy Jupyter notebooks Cloud-native data analysis technologies such as AWS EMR, AWS Glue Data querying and storage including SQL, Parquet, XML, JSON Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Hive Java experience preferred Skills:
Operating in an agile project environment using tools such as Jira, Confluence DevOps and CI-CD using GitLab, Jenkins Application support, logging, and health checking using Splunk and DynaTrace Formulate and define system scope and objectives for assigned projects Develop appropriate software solutions to requests for new services and functionality Develop detailed specifications, application coding, unit and systems testing for the IT department Examine, devise and modify procedures to solve moderately complex problems in regard to existing system capabilities, operating time or the form of desired results Coordinate and support software production schedules and processing Work with units throughout to ensure smooth delivery of existing services and program modifications Support the planning and training of internal clients when new applications are launched or new processes are put in place Provide peer leadership and collaborate with Leads, team members, and other development staff Conduct project tracking activity and walkthroughs of software code to ensure adherence to quality standards and procedures Work with the development team on the implementation of new technologies Independently develops software, codes, tests, and debugs Recommend modification to the existing processes and new procedures to solve complex problems considering the existing system limitations, operating time, and desired results Collaborate with team members as well as across FCEs/SBUs to identify ways to improve existing processes and technical output Proactive identification of gaps (especially across areas) and escalate in a timely and appropriate manner Create and update all relevant documentation and specifications for design, development, and testing Escalate problems of complex technical circumstances to appropriate channels Promote policies that foster quality standards and industry best practice Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function Outputs:
Software applications and product enhancements that reliably support both functional and business needs of the organization Accurate and efficient delivery of existing services Design, customization, coding, development and testing for software applications Testing, debugging and integration activities Secure solutions that are robustly developed against intrusion Validated and improved software solution designs Standard operating procedures for software design and development, including successful production deployment and support of developed applications in a production environment On-time project completion, quality assurance and end-user satisfaction Qualifications/Education:
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
- AWS Solution Architect certification preferred
- Software Development experience
- Excellent knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies
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About GDI Infotech:
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