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:
- 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
- Integration patterns
- API contracts
- Deployment strategies
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)
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
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.









