Software Engineer/ Designer - Senior
Who we are:
Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, Horizon Industries Limited has evolved into a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full-cycle IT Consulting and Management support in both the private and public sectors.
Horizon’s culture is based on our core values, and we PRIDE ourselves on a diverse, employee, and family-centric approach.
Who we are looking for:
If you are looking for a challenging opportunity that allows you to develop and learn in a stable and growing organization, come join us as a Software Engineer/ Designer - Associate at Horizon. We are currently seeking a Software Systems Engineer - Associate for a full-time position to work remotely.
Summary of requirements:
To be successful in this position as a full-stack software developer on Amazon AWS, one should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience
- AWS Certified Developer credentials
- 5+ years of professional software development experience in an AWS cloud environment
- Familiar with web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, Java, JavaScript, Typescript, React, GraphQL, NPM, and Node.js
- Experience with AWS services such as EC2, EC2 ELB, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, CloudFront, CloudFormation, and CloudWatch
- Experience with serverless architectures and microservices
- Experience with RESTful APIs and web services
- Experience with version control tools such as Git
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team, as well as experience to lead a team
- Ability to learn new technologies and tools quickly
- Proficiency using Docker for development is nice to have
What your day-to-day will look like / Duties:
We require a senior full-stack software developer on Amazon AWS who can develop and deploy web applications using various AWS services and technologies. This full-stack software developer will have the following responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain web services and interfaces using AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and DynamoDB
- Create and manage serverless architectures using AWS services such as API Gateway, CloudFront, CloudFormation, and CloudWatch
- Proficient in authentication technologies including OAuth 2.0
- Develop dynamic front-end web applications and the backend APIs that power them using languages and frameworks such as Java, JavaScript, React, GraphQL, NPM, and Node.js
- Perform tests, troubleshoot software, and fix bugs.
- Must have very strong troubleshooting skills on complex systems being able to trace XHR messages between endpoints and determining their effects
- Work on a Linux command line using pipes and commands such as “find,” “ps,” and “grep.”
- Understand DNS: A, AAAA, PTR etc. records and Route 53. Able to generate new HTTPS certificates and validate endpoint connectivity using tools like OpenSSL, SoapUI, and cURL
- Follow the best practices and standards for coding, security, performance, scalability, and usability
- Work with some associated standalone technologies like Tomcat and DB2 that are running on EC2 instances
- Use Elasticsearch and Kibana
- Understand how to integrate third-party services like Auth0 and SendGrid into an AWS Cloud
- Use proxies of various types and resolve cross-origin issues
- Proficiency with GitLab CI/CD technologies is a plus
What specifically does this role require:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience
- AWS Certified Developer credentials
- 5+ years of professional software development experience in an AWS cloud environment
- Experience in design and implementation of systems
- AWS and other technical training and/or certification desired
- Experience in at least two projects in a large organization maintaining and/or developing software to requirements following an agile lifecycle.
Salary Range: The pay range for this position is: 125,000 – 140,000
Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT-specific field. May substitute 4 years of experience if bachelor’s degree is in an unrelated field.
Location: Remote
Why you will succeed at Horizon:
Horizon works at the forefront of new features and development practices and supports its employees in being trained and certified in the latest and greatest. This is a great opportunity for us to invest in our employees by supporting you with the right skills and tools to be successful in your careers.
Why you will love working with us/ Perks:
- A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
- A 401k program where you are 100% vested from day one with an employer match after 90 days.
- An Educational Assistance program.
- A Student Loan Repayment Program
- Gym Reimbursement Program.
- Paid Time off
- Dynamics, passionate, multi-disciplinary team of creative minds to work with, and many more.
Company Overview:
Horizon Industries Limited was founded in 1996 and is based in Vienna, Virginia; Horizon is a dynamic, SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) with professional and talented strategists, technologists, and consultants with a wide range of expertise, experiences, and personal accomplishments.
Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, citizenship status, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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