Back-End Developer – Remote

Creative Information Technology, Inc. • Falls Church, VA

22h • Remote

About The Position

Creative Information Technology Inc (CITI) is an esteemed IT enterprise renowned for its exceptional customer service and innovation. We serve both government and commercial sectors, offering a range of solutions such as Healthcare IT, Human Services, Identity Credentialing, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Analytics. With clients in the US and abroad, we hold key contract vehicles including GSA IT Schedule 70, NIH CIO-SP3, GSA Alliant, and DHS-Eagle II. Join us in driving growth and seizing new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Strong experience with Node.js or Python for backend development.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Cognito and S3.
• Knowledge of serverless architecture and best practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (CloudFormation or Terraform or CDK).
• Understanding of authentication and authorization (e.g. OIDC (OAuth2), JWT).
• Strong understanding of security best practices in cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in an agile environment.

Nice To Haves

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g. SonarQube, CloudWatch, X-Ray).
• Experience in large scale information technology and database systems utilizing Java technologies and SQL Server.
• Experience in developing and / or supporting loan origination and servicing systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Build and maintain efficient AWS Lambda functions and event-driven architectures.
• Integrate with AWS services such as API Gateway, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Cognito and S3.
• Ensure backend systems are secure, performant, and scalable.
• Implement automated testing and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, architects, front end developers, and QA testers for cohesive solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the stack.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed