AWS Full Stack Applications Architect

SMX is seeking an AWS Full Stack Applications Architect to design, build, and govern secure, highly available, and resilient full-stack applications natively integrated into the AWS ecosystem. This role blends hands-on coding and prototyping with high-level system design, technical governance, and mentorship of cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for creating scalable reference architectures and ensuring the technical excellence of cloud-native solutions.

• Formulate scalable reference architectures using AWS core services (e.g., Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, S3, RDS, DynamoDB) conforming to the AWS Well-Architected Framework.

• Oversee or co-create modern front-end interfaces (React, Angular) and robust back-end APIs/microservices (Python, Node.js).

• Design performant relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) data storage layers alongside event-driven data pipelines.

• Advocate for and implement automated deployment pipelines using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Lead code reviews, troubleshoot complex system bottlenecks, and mentor full-stack engineering cohorts on development best practices.

• Manage a project team developing AI apps

Required Skills & Experience

• 8-10 years of professional experience in software engineering, with at least 3-5 years focused on cloud architecture and distributed application design.

• Active Secret security clearance.

• CompTIA Security+ certification.

• Proficiency with front-end technologies such as React or Angular.

• Proficiency with back-end languages such as Python or Node.js.

• Hands-on experience with core AWS services including Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, S3, RDS, and DynamoDB.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation/Terraform) and CI/CD tools.

• Demonstrated ability to interface with customers and optimize internal and external communications, with excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

• Proven organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, multi-task, and analyze project scopes to recommend improvements

• A detail-oriented self-starter and problem-solver, capable of working with minimal supervision to produce high-quality deliverables

Desired Skills & Experience

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) or AWS Certified Developer.

• Experience supporting federal or DoD environments.

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:
$123,000 — $206,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).