What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Application Developer (AWS/Python) onsite position at System One?
Senior Application Developer (AWS/Python)
Washington, DC – 100% Onsite
Per Federal contract U.S. citizenship is required
Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance
W2 or C2C
Application Deadline: 9/10
Core Responsibilities:
Development & Infrastructure:
• Develop and maintain Python-based microservices and AWS infrastructure using CDK
• Model complex business workflows with AWS Step Functions
• Build containerized applications with RESTful APIs
• Implement comprehensive logging, monitoring, and audit trails (CloudWatch, CloudTrail)
Quality & Collaboration:
• Conduct code reviews focused on maintainability, performance, and best practices
• Write unit tests and integration tests; perform code remediation
• Contribute to architecture decisions and maintain technical documentation
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Required Qualifications:
Core Technical Skills:
• Python: Production-grade development with modern frameworks and testing libraries
• AWS CDK: Infrastructure-as-code for multi-environment deployments
• CI/CD: Hands-on pipeline creation and management for cloud applications
• API Design: RESTful service design, versioning, and error handling
• Version Control: Git workflows, branching strategies, merge request reviews
Technical Stack:
Primary (daily use expected):
• Python 3.9 , AWS Lambda, Step Functions
• IaC: CDK, Terraform experience
• DynamoDB, S3, API Gateway, CloudWatch, CloudTrail
• Docker, Git/GitLab
Secondary (nice to have):
• Frontend: Angular or React (TypeScript)
• AWS Services: SNS/SQS, Athena, Glue, Load Balancers
Productivity Tools (Plus):
• AI-Assisted Development
• Experience using AI coding assistants such as Claude Code for:
o Code review and optimization suggestions
o Documentation generation
o Debugging and troubleshooting
o Test case development
• Ability to critically evaluate and adapt AI-generated code
Education & Experience:
• BS in Computer Science/IT or equivalent work experience
• 7 years software development experience with SDLC and Agile methodologies
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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