Mid-Level Developer

Ignite ITSuitland-Silver Hill, MD

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Overview

Schedule

Flexible-schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

Position Overview

The Mid-Level Developer supports implementation of AWS Cloud Native solutions as part of a large-scale legacy system-of-systems modernization initiative. Working within an Agile Scrum Team, this role executes modernization tasks under the technical direction of Senior-Level Developers and Architects.

The Mid-Level Developer is responsible for building scalable, secure, and maintainable Python-based services and data-processing components aligned to defined migration plans and architectural patterns.

This role contributes to modernization velocity while ensuring alignment to established standards and DevSecOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

Support of Systems Inventory & Migration Execution

Assist in documenting legacy system behavior and dependencies during structured discovery efforts.
Support analysis of legacy components identified in the systems inventory.
Contribute technical input to migration activities under Senior-Level Developer guidance.
Implement migration tasks aligned to approved phased migration plans.
Support refactor and modernization of scoped system components.

Python-Based Application Development

Develop and maintain Python-based microservices and data processing modules.
Implement user stories derived from EPIC decomposition.
Refactor defined legacy modules into cloud-compatible components.
Write clean, modular, testable code aligned to established architectural standards.
Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback.

AWS Cloud Native Implementation

Develop application components for AWS environments including:

Lambda
ECS / Fargate
S3
EventBridge
SNS/SQS
Aurora/Postgres

Implement API integrations and event-driven workflows.
Contribute to containerization and serverless deployments.
Ensure code complies with enterprise cloud guardrails and security standards.

DevSecOps & CI/CD Participation

Develop CI/CD-compatible code.
Write and maintain automated unit tests.
Participate in pipeline troubleshooting.
Address defects and security findings.
Support observability implementation (logging, metrics).

Agile Scrum Team Participation

Participate in Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
Contribute to story estimation and backlog refinement discussions.
Deliver committed sprint objectives.
Collaborate closely with Test Engineers to resolve defects.

Integration & Quality Support

Assist in validating component-level integrations.
Escalate cross-system integration risks to Senior Developers.
Support documentation updates tied to implementation changes.
Contribute to regression remediation efforts.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

4–7 years of software development experience.
Strong proficiency in Python.
Experience developing applications in AWS Cloud Native environments.
Experience building APIs, microservices, or data-processing services.
Familiarity with serverless and containerized architectures.
Experience working with relational databases (Postgres preferred).
Experience working in Agile Scrum Teams.
U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to legacy modernization efforts.
Familiarity with large, data-intensive systems.
Experience contributing to system inventory documentation.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows.

Benefits

401(k) with matching and 100% Vested
Health Insurance - 3 plans to select from
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
AD&D
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Training
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Referral program
Paid Legal Plan
and more....

Ignite IT is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic. In accordance with EO 13665 Final Rule, Ignite IT will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Applicants selected may be required to possess and maintain a government clearance

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

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Flexible-schedule
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Ignite IT is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

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Ignite IT offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Career Development, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, Tuition/Education Assistance, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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