Illumen Group, Inc. ยท 19 hours 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 through AWS-native application development in Python. The role involves designing backend services, translating legacy logic, writing SQL, and supporting production workflows while working in a remote environment with occasional in-person meetings in Bethesda, MD.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Build and maintain data processing workflows using AWS Glue, including jobs, crawlers, and integrations with S3 and relational data sources
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
Hands-on experience with AWS Glue for ETL, data transformation, or data pipeline orchestration
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
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
Translate and modernize legacy SAS-based statistical processing into Python-based backend services
Design and support multi-step backend workflows using AWS-native orchestration (e.g., Step Functions, event-driven patterns)
Support auditability and knowledge transfer by clearly documenting backend logic and data flows
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to federal contract security requirements
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
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase