Job Description

We are seeking a senior AWS Cloud Developer who is passionate about building dynamic, cost-efficient, and reliable cloud native solutions on AWS. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing, developing, and maintaining serverless applications. You will be responsible for implementing best practices, developing and maintaining technical documentation, and staying up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies. If you're a team player with a passion for building high-performing cloud solutions, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

What you'll do

• Develop scalable and reliable applications on AWS cloud infrastructure
• Engage in every stage of the application lifecycle, starting from conceptualization and design, progressing through development and deployment, and provide ongoing maintenance and support
• Evaluate and select the appropriate AWS services and features to meet application requirements, while considering cost optimization
• Implement cost optimization strategies while maintaining scalability and resiliency of applications
• Monitor the performance of applications in real-time to identify and troubleshoot issues and optimize efficiency
• Identify opportunities for optimization and improvements in application architecture and design, and recommend necessary changes
• Work collaboratively as part of a development team to evaluate and identify optimal AWS solutions for different projects
• Educate teammates on the best practices and implementation of new AWS technologies and initiatives
• Implement security measures to protect data from unauthorized access or use, and ensure compliance with industry standards
• Identify and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues in a timely manner

What we use
Our tech stack includes but is not limited to:

• AWS Services: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, etc.
  
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools: AWS CDK and CloudFormation
• CodePipeline for CI/CD
• CloudWatch for Monitoring and logging
• TypeScript for CDK and .NET/C# for applications
• Docker containers
• Lambdas for serverless applications
• Feature-specific databases such as Aurora or DynamoDB
• Message queues such as SQS and MSK (Kafka)

What we offer

• Work with real impact. GpsGate helps companies worldwide in their day to day business managing deliveries, cutting fuel emissions, ensuring the safety of their staff and much more
• We have a flat organization and your ideas will matter. Projects move from idea to construction quickly so we can focus on continuously learning
• Flexible career paths. You drive your own learning and can pitch projects that you are passionate about
• You're joining a collaborative team. We work hard to reach our goals and make sure to have fun on our way there. Whether it's a company conference or running the half marathon together, there's always something going on
• Feel free to pick the tools that make you happy. We won't tell you how to do your best work
• You'll be working with the latest and greatest tech and tools. We're always on the look out for technologies that help us in our mission. If it fits, we'll be using it

What we'd like from you

• Strong knowledge of AWS Serverless architecture and services with at least three years of experience in architecting, designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions on AWS platforms
• Proficiency in using continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to deploy applications and infrastructure as code
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues in a timely manner
• Working experience with Infrastructure as Code
• Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and others
• Knowledge and understanding of the six pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, data scientists, and subject-matter experts to design, develop, and implement cloud solutions that align with business requirements
• Familiarity with DevOps practices such as Infrastructure as Code, version control, automated testing, and release management

Bonus points ✨

• C#/.NET and TypeScript working experience
• MSc in Computer Science or equivalent
• AWS Solution Architect certification