AWS/Lambda Developer

SES Corporation

AWS/Lambda Developer supporting the development of cloud features for VA Loan Guaranty Service. Focused on AWS Lambda functions for data retrieval and processing of Veteran information.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsSplunkTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development of AWS/Lambda features for the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Loan Guaranty Service (LGY).
Hands-on with developing and maintaining AWS Lambda functions that support the retrieval, transformation and processing of Veteran data.
Debug Lambda execution errors and adjust transformation/translation logic.
Validate API payload mappings and optimize error handling workflows.
Support hotfix deployments and monitor Lambda execution logs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
AD&D
STD
LTD
Company paid Life Insurance
401k with employer contribution
Paid Time Off
Pet Insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

AWS LambdaAPI integrationsdata transformationCloudWatcherror handlingAWS Step FunctionsInfrastructure-as-CodeCI/CD pipelinesserverless architecturestroubleshooting

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationroot cause analysisadaptabilityattention to detailorganizational skillscritical thinkingtime managementteamwork

Certifications

AWS Certified DeveloperAWS Certified Solutions ArchitectAWS Certified SysOps Administrator