Software Engineer - AWS/Backend

Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a Software Engineer - AWS/Backend in Patuxent River, MD . Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding Consulting offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits. Position Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $90K-$155K (depending on experience) Work Location: This is a remote position. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a full-stack developer with a strong focus on backend/database development - preferably Next.js and PostgreSQL, as well as experience working with the AWS cloud platform and an understanding of related services. The candidate will play a pivotal role in rewriting a legacy application to modern web-based frameworks while ensuring seamless functionality and data integrity. Essential Functions: Engineers IT solutions using AWS native services and custom developed code for a large-scale application re-engineering effort. Reviews existing legacy application code to determine re-usability and customization, including options for microservices. Provides software engineering using frameworks and libraries such as React/Next.js, TypeScript, AWS CloudFormation, AWS SDK, and Prisma ORM. Designs, creates, and maintains custom APIs. Utilize GitLab to maintain source control and to deploy code through a CI/CD pipeline. Participates in internal code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards. Other duties as assigned or required. Required: Experience in software re-engineering efforts required. Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining AWS-based solutions with proficiency in services such as AWS Lambda, Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, Amazon S3, and Amazon Cognito required. Strong proficiency in backend development using Next.js required; PostgreSQL database experience desired; Oracle and/or SQL Server database experience may be considered. Microservices experience required. Working knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD pipeline experience required. Experience with code vulnerability mitigation/remediation required. AA/AS degree and 3 years related experience OR HS and 5 years related experience preferred. Desired: Agile software development experience highly desired. Experience with React framework and libraries desired. DoD application experience, including DISA STIGs a plus. Experience in any of the following desired: Amazon ECS, Amazon ELB, Amazon API Gateway, GitLab, C#, Visual Studio Code, JavaScript, React, Material UI, Amazon QuickSight, and/or CloudFormation. Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Active Secret clearance desired, interim Secret acceptable to start. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc. Education: AA/AS degree and 3 years related experience OR HS and 5 years related experience preferred. Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Stock Option Plan