AWS Specialist/Engineer (Remote Opportunity)

VetsEZ is seeking an AWS Specialist/Engineer to be a part of a remote team and support the Department of Veterans Affairs. The AWS Specialist will provide support in analysis, design, and integration of information systems and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and development software. The candidate must reside within the continental US. Responsibilities: • Experience working with arenaflex Web Services (AWS) • Estimate team level timelines and technical efforts for planning purposes • Experience with application development, modification, and maintenance of applications • Manage deliverables by working with stakeholder resources within budget, maintenance, and quality • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and functional software issues • Conduct code reviews, code quality checks and developer integration testing Requirements: • A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or any other relevant discipline is required • At least minimum 5 years of software development experience is required • Must be well versed in understanding structured analysis and design methodologies for the translation of systems requirements from business needs with a proven track record • Must be able to evaluate arenaflex factors and risk • Must have experience with operations of IT systems in AWS • Experience with AWS monitoring tools: CloudWatch • Experience with monitoring tools Splunk: Dynatrace preferred • Good communicator • Detail oriented Additional Qualifications: • Ability to obtain a government clearance • HealthShare experience preferred • VA/Government experience preferred Benefits: • Medical/Dental/Vision • 401k with Employer Match • PTO + Federal Holidays • Corporate Laptop • Training opportunities • Remote Opportunity Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. Apply tot his job

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