GTA AWS CLOUD NATIIVE SOFTWARE APPLICATION DEVELOPER

Short Description:
As an AWS Cloud Developer at GTA you will play a crucial role in designing,
developing, and maintaining scalable native cloud software applications on the AWS platform.

Complete Description:
Candidates must have experience developing software applications in an AWS Cloud environment.
This is NOT a DevOps or Cloud Engineer position.

Project Overview: The
GTA CJEP project is a modernization of the Criminal Justice Exchange Program
that shares data between different agencies, counties, cities, etc. This
project will take the current SoftwareAG centric solution and produce a Cloud
Native solution in AWS to move and consolidate data for counties that sign-up
for the service. The touchpoints for this data sharing will be third
party vendors as well as state and county systems. Current API s and web
services will be leveraged to facilitate this modernized solution as much as
possible.

Position Overview: As an AWS Cloud Developer at GTA you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable cloud solutions on the AWS platform. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in a SCRUM Agile environment to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with SOAP-based web services,custom header implementation, and handling MTOM (Message Transmission Optimization Mechanism) attachments

Key Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS using services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, and others as needed.
- Implement serverless architectures using AWS Lambda functions with Python.
- Build and orchestrate workflows using AWS Step Functions and AWS State Machines.
- Design, develop, and implement SOAP-based web services using services technologies.
- Create and manage custom headers for web services to ensure security, authentication, and data integrity.
- Implement MTOM attachments such as PDF for efficient transmission of binary data in web services.
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and other team members to refine user stories and deliver solutions iteratively.
- Ensure code quality, performance, and scalability through automated testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, testing, and production environments.
- Stay current with AWS services, tools, and best practices and share your knowledge within the team.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Proven experience with XML, XSD, WSDL, and other related technologies
- Proven experience as a software developer with a strong understanding of cloud computing principles and practices.
- Hands-on experience designing and developing applications on AWS cloud services, particularly Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and S3.
- Proficiency in Python programming language; familiarity with other languages is a plus.
- Experience with AWS Step Functions and State Machines is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and SCRUM framework.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

- AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer) are a plus.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).