About this Senior Developer role at Significanceinc
At Significance, we believe the best results come from investing in great people. As a woman-owned consulting firm supporting federal civilian and Department of Defense customers, we bring together talented professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and making a meaningful impact.
We're proud of the culture we've built - one rooted in trust, collaboration, respect, and genuine relationships. Our people are empowered to share ideas, grow their careers, and deliver exceptional results while supporting missions that matter. It's a culture we're proud of, and one that has earned us recognition as a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work for seven consecutive years.
Required Skills:
Design and implement RESTful APIs using Amazon API Gateway and backend services such as AWS Lambda and EC2
Build and manage cloud-native data solutions using Amazon RDS, ensuring data integrity and reliability
Develop event-driven architectures using Amazon S3, SQS, and SNS for asynchronous and file-based processing
Implement security best practices, including:
Collaborate with internal teams and external system owners to define:
Automate infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform
Monitor system performance and optimize for cost, scalability, and availability
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and governance standards
Desired Skills:
Hands-on experience with:
API Gateway, Lambda, EC2
RDS (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle)
S3, SQS, SNS
Strong knowledge of cloud architecture and integration patterns
Experience implementing secure, compliant systems (ATO/FedRAMP preferred)
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code
Strong understanding of networking (VPCs, subnets, security groups)
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch)
