Software Development Engineer (AWS)

ALTEN Technology USA • Sunnyvale, CA

1d • $140,000 - $170,000 • Remote

About The Position

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
Software Development Engineer (AWS)
This role can be onsite in Sunnyvale, CA, or can be FULLY REMOTE
What You'll Be Doing
Design, develop, and optimize cloud-based backend services and APIs using AWS infrastructure
Architect and implement scalable, reliable, and secure distributed systems supporting connected device platforms
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code deployments using CloudFormation or CDK
Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, product, and platform teams to define and deliver cloud service requirements end-to-end
Lead and participate in architecture and design reviews, owning critical technical decisions and driving the resolution of complex system issues
Troubleshoot and optimize system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency across AWS environments
What We're Looking For
5+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on AWS cloud services
Proficiency in Python, Java, Go, or TypeScript
Hands-on experience with EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, and CloudFormation or CDK
Proven track record building and delivering complex distributed systems to customers
Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices across the full SDLC including coding standards, architecture, code reviews, source control, CI/CD, and operational excellence
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent
Bonus Points
Bonus Qualifications
Experience in consumer electronics or connected device environments
Familiarity with AWS IoT Core or IoT protocols
Experience with data streaming platforms such as Kinesis or Kafka
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer Associate)
Salary Range: $140,000-$170,000/K
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on AWS cloud services
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Go, or TypeScript
• Hands-on experience with EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, and CloudFormation or CDK
• Proven track record building and delivering complex distributed systems to customers
• Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices across the full SDLC including coding standards, architecture, code reviews, source control, CI/CD, and operational excellence
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Experience in consumer electronics or connected device environments
• Familiarity with AWS IoT Core or IoT protocols
• Experience with data streaming platforms such as Kinesis or Kafka
• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer Associate)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize cloud-based backend services and APIs using AWS infrastructure
• Architect and implement scalable, reliable, and secure distributed systems supporting connected device platforms
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code deployments using CloudFormation or CDK
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, product, and platform teams to define and deliver cloud service requirements end-to-end
• Lead and participate in architecture and design reviews, owning critical technical decisions and driving the resolution of complex system issues
• Troubleshoot and optimize system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency across AWS environments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees