AWS Full Stack Applications Architect (5734)

SMX•Hanover, MD

1d•$123,000 - $206,000

About The Position

SMX is seeking an AWS Full Stack Applications Architect to design, build, and govern secure, highly available, and resilient full-stack applications natively integrated into the AWS ecosystem. The role combines hands-on coding and prototyping with system design, technical governance, and mentorship of cross-functional teams. The architect will create scalable reference architectures and ensure the technical excellence of cloud-native solutions, including managing a project team developing AI applications. The position involves designing AWS-based architectures in line with the AWS Well-Architected Framework; developing or overseeing modern front ends and back-end APIs and microservices; designing relational and non-relational data layers and event-driven pipelines; and advocating for automated deployments through Infrastructure as Code and containerization. It also includes leading code reviews, troubleshooting system bottlenecks, and mentoring engineering teams. SMX offers competitive compensation, learning and development opportunities, and benefits including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement. The proposed salary range is $123,000–$206,000 USD. Selected applicants may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification. SMX does not sponsor employment authorization or immigration-related support for this position.

Requirements

8–10 years of professional experience in software engineering, including at least 3–5 years focused on cloud architecture and distributed application design.
Active Secret security clearance.
CompTIA Security+ certification.
Proficiency with front-end technologies such as React or Angular.
Proficiency with back-end languages such as Python or Node.js.
Hands-on experience with AWS services including Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, S3, RDS, and DynamoDB.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code, such as CloudFormation or Terraform, and CI/CD tools.
Ability to interface with customers and optimize internal and external communications, with excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Organizational skills, including the ability to set priorities, multitask, and analyze project scopes to recommend improvements.
Detail-oriented, self-starting problem-solver capable of working with minimal supervision to produce high-quality deliverables.

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) or AWS Certified Developer certification.
Experience supporting federal or DoD environments.

Responsibilities

Formulate scalable reference architectures using AWS core services and conforming to the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
Oversee or co-create modern front-end interfaces and robust back-end APIs and microservices.
Design performant relational and non-relational data storage layers alongside event-driven data pipelines.
Advocate for and implement automated deployment pipelines using Infrastructure as Code and containerization.
Lead code reviews and troubleshoot complex system bottlenecks.
Mentor full-stack engineering cohorts on development best practices.
Manage a project team developing AI applications.