Developer

DUNBAR CONSULTING•Washington, DC

5d•$110,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Developer builds and delivers core platform services in a cloud-native AWS environment. You will implement complex features, uphold code quality, mentor developers, and make effective use of AI-assisted development tooling across the SDLC. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently and possess current hands-on software development experience with cloud-native development on AWS, modern languages and frameworks, CI/CD, automated testing, secure coding, and AI-assisted development tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of software development experience.
Professional Java experience.
Strong hands-on experience with cloud-native development on AWS.
Proficiency with modern languages/frameworks and CI/CD.
Experience with automated testing and secure coding.
Strong hands-on development experience with modern cloud-native stacks.
Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Strong mentoring and communication skills.
Ability to think critically and solve complex problems effectively.
Consistent on-time attendance and reliability.
Availability during normal business hours and as needed after hours or weekends.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.
U.S. Citizen; dual citizenship is not permitted.
Able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

Nice To Haves

AWS certification
Serverless/event-driven development experience
Federal IT experience
AI-assisted developer tooling

Responsibilities

Design and implement complex, cloud-native features and services on AWS.
Uphold code quality through reviews, testing, and best practices.
Mentor developers and contribute to technical decisions.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated tests.
Leverage AI-assisted development tools, such as Amazon Q Developer across the SDLC.
Troubleshoot, optimize and harden production services.
Collaborate with architects and BAs to refine and deliver stories.
Participate in requirements-gathering sessions to align technical inputs with business needs.
Create and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for complex solutions.
Collaborate with project managers, product owners, and other stakeholders to meet project goals.