AWS Application Developer

NBME•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Remote

About The Position

NBME is seeking an AWS Application Developer to join the Product Engineering Unit as a key member of the Exam Delivery Team. The role develops, deploys, and supports scalable, secure, and highly available applications using AWS serverless technologies and event-driven architecture. The developer works with Product Owners, Architects, Infrastructure, Security, and Engineering teams to deliver cloud-native solutions supporting mission-critical exam delivery platforms. The position offers opportunities to grow expertise in serverless architecture, cloud engineering, and modern DevOps in an Agile environment. Candidates living within 50 miles of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will be prioritized. Onsite interviews and onboarding at the Philadelphia office may be required, with advance notice provided when applicable. NBME is a not-for-profit organization specializing in assessments and learning tools for physicians and health professionals. Its mission is to advance assessment of these professionals to achieve optimal care for all. Founded in 1915, NBME develops and manages the United States Medical Licensing Examination with the Federation of State Medical Boards, offers assessment products throughout medical school, and provides assessment services to health profession organizations. NBME also supports medical educators and researchers and invests in fee assistance, scholarships, and pathway programs. The position offers compensation of $114,982–$160,000 per year; the offered rate typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of the grade and may vary based on qualifications and experience, department budget, and internal equity review. NBME describes its workplace as remote friendly and offers competitive salaries, benefits, and a rewarding work environment.

Requirements

At least 4 years of software development experience, preferably developing cloud-based or distributed applications.
Experience working with AWS cloud services and modern software development practices.
Hands-on experience with AWS serverless technologies, including AWS Lambda, API Gateway, AppSync, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Step Functions, DynamoDB, and S3.
Experience developing and supporting event-driven and cloud-native applications.
Strong Python programming skills, including experience with boto3 and AWS SDKs.
Experience developing RESTful APIs, integrations, and distributed applications.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Understanding of AWS security best practices, including IAM, Secrets Manager, encryption, authentication, and authorization.
Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, X-Ray, and CloudTrail.
Experience troubleshooting and supporting applications in cloud environments.
Familiarity with AWS data services, including DynamoDB, Aurora/RDS, DocumentDB, S3, Glue, and Athena.
Understanding of scalability, resiliency, reliability, and operational excellence principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Ability to work effectively across engineering, architecture, infrastructure, and security teams.
Strong desire to learn new technologies and grow technical expertise, with a commitment to continuous learning and technology innovation.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified Developer – Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification.
Experience developing enterprise web applications using Java, Spring Boot, JPA, Jakarta EE, or related frameworks.
Experience developing modern web user interfaces using Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, ChatGPT, or similar technologies.
Familiarity with leveraging AI to improve software development lifecycle efficiency, code quality, testing, and developer productivity.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, deploy, and support cloud-native applications for mission-critical exam delivery platforms.
Develop and enhance secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective event-driven solutions.
Contribute to technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and solution planning under the guidance of senior engineers and architects.
Develop and maintain APIs, integrations, and distributed application components.
Implement Infrastructure as Code, deployment automation, and operational processes to improve system reliability and efficiency.
Monitor application health, troubleshoot production issues, and contribute to system performance and operational excellence improvements.
Develop data integration and storage solutions to support business and operational requirements.
Apply security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, Infrastructure, Security, and Engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, code reviews, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain technical documentation and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.
Expand AWS cloud, serverless, and software engineering skills through hands-on development, learning, and collaboration with senior engineers.