Mid-Level/Senior Software Engineer (AWS Security)

Quick Facts

• Role: Mid-Level/Senior Software Engineer (AWS Security)

• Work model: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

• Location: Washington, DC / Rockville, MD / McLean, VA

• Duration: 6 months (possible extension)

• Interview process: Phone, onsite panel

Description

Join a team to develop internal security tools and cloud automation that enhance Cyber Information Security (CIS) operations. You will build scalable applications, APIs, and automation on AWS to improve security, operational efficiency, and developer productivity.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain internal security tools, applications, APIs, and automation for AWS environments

• Build automated remediation solutions for cloud security findings, compliance, and infrastructure misconfigurations

• Develop secure web applications, backend services, and cloud-native solutions using modern programming languages

• Evaluate AWS services, open-source technologies, and commercial security products through proof-of-concept development

• Troubleshoot complex application and cloud integrations while supporting production environments

• Collaborate with security engineers and stakeholders using Agile development practices

• Deliver high-quality, maintainable software with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and secure coding practices

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in software engineering, cloud engineering, security engineering, or DevSecOps

• Strong development experience in Python, Java, Go, JavaScript, or TypeScript

• Experience building web applications, REST APIs, or backend services

• Hands-on experience developing applications in AWS cloud environments

• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and Agile methodologies

• Knowledge of application security concepts (authentication, authorization, encryption, secure coding, vulnerability management)

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related STEM (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

• 6-month contract with possible extension

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote