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Senior Developer

Significance Inc.

Senior Developer

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Hiring Remotely in USA

Remote

162K-177K Annually

Senior level

Information Technology • Professional Services • Consulting • Defense

The Role

Designs, builds, and maintains secure, scalable AWS integration layers supporting real-time and event-driven data exchange. Develops APIs and cloud-native data solutions, implements IAM and network security controls, automates infrastructure with IaC, and ensures ATO compliance. The role also involves system monitoring, cost and performance optimization, enterprise architecture alignment, collaboration with system owners, and mentoring junior developers.

Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Significance, Inc is seeking an experienced Senior Developer to join our growing team. This position is remote and will require a Public Trust clearance.

The Senior AWS Developer will design, build, and maintain a secure and scalable cloud-based integration layer. This role is critical in enabling real-time and event-driven data exchange across enterprise systems.

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:

IAM roles and policies

VPC configuration

Data encryption (at rest and in transit)

Logging and audit controls

Ensure compliance with ATO (Authority to Operate) requirements

Collaborate with internal teams and external system owners to define:

Integration patterns

API contracts

Deployment strategies

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:

15+ years of software development experience, with strong focus on AWS
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)

At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.

We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.

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Skills Required

15+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on AWS
Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs using Amazon API Gateway
Experience developing backend services with AWS Lambda and Amazon EC2
Experience with Amazon RDS and PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle
Experience with Amazon S3, SQS, and SNS
Strong knowledge of cloud architecture and integration patterns
Experience implementing secure, compliant systems, preferably including ATO or FedRAMP
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform
Strong understanding of networking, including VPCs, subnets, and security groups
Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch
Public Trust clearance

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The Company

161 Employees

Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Founded in 2014, Significance Inc. is an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) providing mission-critical technical and business solutions to federal government agencies. They specialize in data strategy, AI/ML, process automation, and financial management services, helping DoD and other federal clients solve complex challenges and streamline operations.