AWS Software Engineer

TEKsystems

. Design, build, and maintain cloud-based solutions and accelerators for consulting and delivery projects or programs .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $107,500 - $161,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing AWS cloud solutions, with a strong focus on serverless application development using Node.js and AWS services. Proficient in applying best practices for security, scalability, and observability in cloud environments.

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AWS Cloud DevelopmentServerless Application DevelopmentAWS SDK for JavaScriptInfrastructure as Code (AWS CDK)Cloud-Native Application Architectures

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Hard Skills

Node.jsAWS LambdaAWS API GatewayAWS S3Python ScriptingAWS CDK (TypeScript)EC2ECSEKSIAM Integration

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

GitHubGitLabBitbucketObservability Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceAssociate-Level AWS CertificationProfessional-Level AWS Certification

Industry Keywords

Cloud-Based SolutionsMicroservicesService DiscoveryAPI GatewaysDynamoDBRDSSecurity RequirementsPrompt EngineeringGenerative AIDistributed-Systems Deployment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDynamoDBEC2JavaScriptMicroservicesNode.jsPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain cloud-based solutions and accelerators for consulting and delivery projects or programs
Work closely with architects and delivery teams to develop robust, secure, and scalable AWS cloud solutions
Receive requirements from architects and translate solution patterns into high-quality, maintainable code
Follow best practices and modern cloud architectures when writing new applications or modernizing existing applications
Develop, test, and deploy modular accelerator code to streamline project implementation and enhance client value
Integrate security, networking, and observability features into components according to solution designs
Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback
Apply flexible application logic and feature enhancements to open-source or internal base patterns
Rapidly learn and apply new patterns and technologies to evolving solution requirements
Perform hands-on technical tasks and solution engineering with minimal delivery-support responsibilities
Travel occasionally, such as for a kickoff week on a long engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of hands-on experience in cloud development or related technical roles
3+ years of experience working with AWS services, including compute, storage, networking, and security
Deep experience developing serverless applications using Node.js-based Lambdas
Deep experience with the AWS SDK for JavaScript
Experience developing applications using AWS API Gateway, Cognito authentication, Lambda, and S3
Basic scripting skills in Python, including writing test and build scripts and using boto3 for basic AWS operations
Experience with infrastructure as code using AWS CDK (TypeScript)
Experience with source code management tools, preferably GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket
Hands-on experience writing applications for EC2, ECS, EKS, and Lambda
Understanding of observability tools and implementing monitoring solutions in AWS environments
Strong knowledge of IAM integration and application security requirements in cloud environments
Experience with cloud-native application architectures, including containers, microservices, service discovery, communication patterns, and security
Basic understanding of API gateways, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB, and RDS
Familiarity with prompt engineering using generative AI (Bedrock)
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and apply them to real-world problems
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with architects and technical team members
Associate-level AWS certification (Developer certification preferred)
Master's degree, professional-level AWS certification, additional AWS services, production automation, LLM prompt engineering, systematic AI-output evaluation, virtualization technologies, enterprise AWS services, and distributed-systems deployment are desired qualifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional earnings may be available through annual bonuses
Profit sharing
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life and AD&D for employee and dependents)
Short and Long-Term Disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)