Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a Software Engineer - AWS/Backend in Patuxent River, MD. Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding Consulting offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $90K-$155K (depending on experience)
Work Location: This is a remote position.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a full-stack developer with a strong focus on backend/database development - preferably Next.js and PostgreSQL, as well as experience working with the AWS cloud platform and an understanding of related services. The candidate will play a pivotal role in rewriting a legacy application to modern web-based frameworks while ensuring seamless functionality and data integrity.
Essential Functions:
- Engineers IT solutions using AWS native services and custom developed code for a large-scale application re-engineering effort.
- Reviews existing legacy application code to determine re-usability and customization, including options for microservices.
- Provides software engineering using frameworks and libraries such as React/Next.js, TypeScript, AWS CloudFormation, AWS SDK, and Prisma ORM.
- Designs, creates, and maintains custom APIs.
- Utilize GitLab to maintain source control and to deploy code through a CI/CD pipeline.
- Participates in internal code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
Required:
- Experience in software re-engineering efforts required.
- Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining AWS-based solutions with proficiency in services such as AWS Lambda, Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, Amazon S3, and Amazon Cognito required.
- Strong proficiency in backend development using Next.js required; PostgreSQL database experience desired; Oracle and/or SQL Server database experience may be considered.
- Microservices experience required.
- Working knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD pipeline experience required.
- Experience with code vulnerability mitigation/remediation required.
- AA/AS degree and 3 years related experience OR HS and 5 years related experience preferred.
Desired:
- Agile software development experience highly desired.
- Experience with React framework and libraries desired.
- DoD application experience, including DISA STIGs a plus.
- Experience in any of the following desired: Amazon ECS, Amazon ELB, Amazon API Gateway, GitLab, C#, Visual Studio Code, JavaScript, React, Material UI, Amazon QuickSight, and/or CloudFormation.
Security Clearance:
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Active Secret clearance desired, interim Secret acceptable to start. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.
Education:
AA/AS degree and 3 years related experience OR HS and 5 years related experience preferred.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Stock Option Plan
Skills Required
- Experience in software re-engineering efforts
- Designing, implementing, and maintaining AWS-based solutions (AWS Lambda, Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, Amazon S3, Amazon Cognito)
- Strong proficiency in backend development using Next.js
- Experience with React and Next.js frameworks and libraries
- Proficiency with TypeScript
- Experience with AWS CloudFormation and AWS SDK
- Experience with Prisma ORM
- Microservices experience
- Working knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD pipeline experience (GitLab)
- Experience with code vulnerability mitigation/remediation
- PostgreSQL database experience
- Oracle and/or SQL Server database experience
- AA/AS degree with 3 years related experience OR HS with 5 years related experience
What We Do
Saalex Corporation is an advanced technology systems integrator and federal services contractor. Founded in 1999, it specializes in engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, and test range operations. The company serves defense, space, and intelligence markets, leveraging AI, automation, and software modernization. As an employee-owned (ESOP) organization, it focuses on delivering mission-critical support and innovative solutions to military and government customers.
