AWS/Lambda Developer

Cherokee Federal

AWS/Lambda Developer developing and maintaining AWS Lambda functions for data retrieval and processing across enterprise systems. Focus on secure, scalable integrations with Salesforce and VA systems.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsSplunkTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain AWS Lambda functions supporting data retrieval and processing across LGY integrations.
Implement and support API integrations with VA enterprise systems
Build and maintain data transformation and mapping logic for downstream consumption in Salesforce.
Troubleshoot and remediate production defects related to Lambda execution and integration workflows.
Monitor and analyze CloudWatch logs and system metrics to identify errors and performance issues.
Implement error handling, retry logic, and resilient processing patterns for API-driven workflows.
Support AWS Step Functions orchestration for multi-step integration processes.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and support resolution of production incidents.
Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support deployments and system stability.
Ensure solutions follow secure coding practices and VA OIT compliance requirements.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of AWS/Lambda or relevant software development experience, OR Associate’s degree + 7 years of AWS/Lambda or relevant software development experience, OR
High School Diploma/GED + 9 years of AWS/Lambda or relevant software development experience.
Ability to obtain VA Public Trust Clearance.
Hands-on experience with AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, CloudWatch, S3, and IAM.
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
Experience developing and supporting API-driven integration architectures across multiple systems.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for automated deployments.
Experience using logging and monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, Splunk, Datadog, or similar platforms.
Understanding of secure coding practices and cloud security standards aligned with NIST, FISMA, or FedRAMP.
Experience troubleshooting distributed systems and serverless architectures.
AWS Certification such as AWS Certified Developer, Solutions Architect, or SysOps Administrator.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
and other possible benefits as provided.

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Hard Skills & Tools

AWS LambdaAPI integrationsdata transformationerror handlingretry logicAWS Step Functionsroot cause analysisInfrastructure-as-CodeCI/CD pipelinestroubleshooting

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationanalytical thinkingattention to detail

Certifications

AWS Certified DeveloperAWS Certified Solutions ArchitectAWS Certified SysOps Administrator