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AWS GovCloud Engineer

Jobs via Dice
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Advance Digital Systems, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!

We are seeking an experienced Senior AWS Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and operating secure, scalable, cloud-native applications in AWS (including GovCloud). Focuses on backend services, data engineering pipelines, and DevSecOps automation to support mission-critical federal systems.

Position Responsibilities

  • Design and develop Python-based backend services and APIs (REST/GraphQL) for scalable applications
  • Build and manage AWS infrastructure using Terraform (S3, API Gateway, RDS/Aurora, CloudWatch)
  • Develop CI/CD pipelines and implement containerization (Docker, ECS/EKS/Fargate)
  • Design and maintain data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes using AWS Glue, Airflow, PySpark, and SQL
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and operational support for production systems
  • Ensure compliance with federal security standards (NIST, FISMA) and support ATO processes
  • Develop automated tests and support performance optimization
  • Collaborate in Agile teams and produce technical documentation

Position Requirements

  • Strong experience in AWS cloud services and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data engineering frameworks (Glue, Airflow, PySpark)
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, Argo CD) and containerization
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and secure coding in federal environments
  • Experience with monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Splunk)
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and documentation practices
  • Ability to support production systems and on-call operations

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  • No Phone Calls Please
  • Please send your resume as an attachment with all the contact details

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