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Technical Lead

Spatial Front
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/14/2025

We are seeking a seasoned API Developer with a robust background in AWS cloud infrastructure to implement secure, scalable APIs that enhance application functionality and user experience. This role involves collaboration with cloud architects, back-end, and front-end developers to deliver APIs that adhere to AWS best practices and application needs. The Technical Lead will be responsible for managing the full API lifecycle within the AWS ecosystem, ensuring optimal performance, robust security, and high availability. This role is pivotal in maintaining a high-performance, cloud-native application environment and driving

forward the team’s technological capabilities with AWS services.


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement secure, scalable, and maintainable APIs optimized for AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure seamless integration and dynamic front-end functionality for the application.
  • Manage the full API lifecycle within the AWS ecosystem, utilizing services like AWS Lambda for serverless APIs, and monitoring through Amazon CloudWatch.
  • Optimize API performance through regular testing and performance tuning, leveraging AWS's elastic capabilities to ensure high availability and scalability.
  • Implement robust API security measures using AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management) and apply best practices for secure API gateway configurations.
  • Iterate on existing APIs in response to user feedback, application updates, and evolving AWS services that can enhance functionality.
  • Utilize AWS monitoring services to track API usage, identify performance bottlenecks, and inform decisions on infrastructure and feature improvements.


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline is required.
  • 8 years of experience in a comparable LEAD position, demonstrating a track record of success in software development for sophisticated applications in large-scale production environments.
  • Prior experience with federal government projects is highly regarded and will be considered an asset.


 Desired Skills & Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated proficiency in NodeJS, TypeScript, and JavaScript, with a strong foundation in coding principles and design patterns.
  • In-depth experience with serverless architectures, particularly within the AWS ecosystem, including but not limited to Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFormation, S3, SNS, and SQS.
  • Strong command over Elastic Search, with the ability to design and implement search-driven solutions.


Additional Information:

  • In order to meet the clearance requirements for this opportunity, candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S
  • All candidates will be subject to a complete background check to include, but not limited to Criminal History, Education Verification, Professional Certification Verification, Verification of Previous Employment and Credit History.
  • Public Trust background investigations can take approximately four to eight weeks and requires fingerprinting.

 

Other Information:

  • The salary for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 annually
  • For information on SFI's benefits please visit http://www.spatialfront.com/pages/career.html
  • This is a full-time W2 position. 
  • Please no agencies, third parties, or corp-to-corp.
  • Spatial Front Inc. is an Equal-opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
  • Spatial Front Inc. participates in E-Verify.

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000

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