Illumen Group, Inc. ยท 1 month ago
Developer, Senior
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expIllumen Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Developer to support the modernization of federal statistical systems. The role focuses on AWS-native application development using Python and Java, including designing backend services and translating legacy logic into modern code.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Develop backend services and containerized APIs using Python within AWS (Lambda, ECS/EKS, or similar)
Build and maintain AWS-native components including Lambda, S3, RDS, API Gateway, Step Functions, and EventBridge/CloudWatch
Develop and support backend components written in Java
Write and optimize complex SQL queries for relational databases
Analyze legacy SAS-based processing logic and numerical/statistical algorithms to support modernization and knowledge transfer
Document workflows, algorithms, and system behavior using flowcharts (Visio or similar) and clear pseudo code
Support production operations, including scheduled processing, monitoring, log troubleshooting, and resolving backend issues
Collaborate with senior staff, statisticians, and SAS developers to understand backend processes, algorithms, and dependencies
Participate in Agile routines, code reviews, design discussions, and provide consistent communication in a remote environment
Qualification
Required
5+ years Python development experience (backend systems, APIs, data processing)
4+ years hands-on AWS development experience with serverless and/or containerized services
4+ years Java development experience
3+ years experience with relational databases and complex SQL
Experience with Visio or similar tools for system diagrams and flowcharts
Ability to write structured pseudo code describing algorithms and business rules
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with experience supporting production environments
Effective communication and reliability in a fully remote environment
Ability to review legacy logic and translate it into modern, maintainable solutions
Preferred
Experience developing or supporting containerized applications (Docker) preferred
Experience analyzing or implementing mathematical/statistical algorithms preferred
Company
Illumen Group, Inc.
Illumen Group Inc. is an 8(a) federal contractor specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, DevSecOps, and Cybersecurity.
51-200 employees
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