AWS Developer, SME

General Dynamics Information Technology

full-time

Posted on: 9/3/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • North Carolina

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💰 $191,404 - $258,958 per year

SeniorLead

AnsibleAWSChefCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKafkaLinuxMicroservicesNoSQLOraclePuppetPythonRubySQLTerraform

About the role

Serve as AWS Cloud Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting USPS Office of CIO Architecture, Strategy, & Innovation (CASI)
Advise and assist USPS IT functional groups on cloud strategy and solutions
Define and implement cloud-based microservices/SOA solutions for infrastructure and business applications
Create architecture deliverables describing cloud solutions, BOMs, technology/vendor components, cost estimates, and design parameters
Prepare solution descriptions, assumptions, technical approaches, risks, and mitigation plans
Provide technical direction to management and systems professionals engaged in analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance
Lead design, development, and deployment of performant cloud business software at scale on AWS
Ensure compliance with IT risk and regulatory requirements for cloud applications
Document code, models, and technical solutions and communicate recommendations to stakeholders

13+ to 15+ years of related hands-on experience with AWS cloud and cloud architectures
Active AWS Cloud Associate or Professional certification (required/expected)
Expert knowledge of AWS Cloud Computing, Cloud Based Services, Cloud Solutions
Experience defining and implementing cloud microservices / SOA solutions
Ability to create architecture deliverables, bill of materials, cost estimations, and design parameters
Proficiency in automation and scripting (shell, Python, Ruby, PowerShell) and IaC tools (Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, Chef, Puppet)
Knowledge of CI/CD, containerization, deployment strategies, and Kafka in production
Experience with IT compliance and risk management in regulated environments (e.g., SOX, PCI)
Ability to integrate AWS services with SaaS or on-premise technologies (Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, HP, Linux, SAP)
Proficiency querying and managing SQL and NoSQL databases
Proficiency creating technical diagrams (Visio, Draw.io), documents (Word), and presentations (PowerPoint)
Proficiency creating data representations and reports (Excel, Power BI)
Proficiency in Generative AI and prompt engineering
Strong oral and written communication skills for technical and executive audiences
Ability to troubleshoot large-scale enterprise systems and provide technical direction
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (NACI/T1) and meet U.S. residency requirements