Remote + Travel (Dallas, TX) - AWS Cloud Developer (DMS - Database Migration Services) - 24+ Months Contract
Posted 5 days ago by 1755849711
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The AWS Cloud Developer role focuses on leading and contributing to database migration projects, specifically from SQL to DynamoDB, utilizing AWS DMS and serverless technologies. Candidates should have extensive experience in AWS Cloud Development, particularly with AWS Lambda and Python, and be capable of integrating AI/ML capabilities. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while participating in SCRUM ceremonies. Travel is required for one week per month or quarterly to the client location in Dallas, TX.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead or contribute to a full-stack migration from SQL to DynamoDB
- Refactor and rewrite backend services from Java to Python
- Leverage AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for data movement and transformation
- Integrate AI/ML capabilities using Amazon Q
- Use GitLab for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration
- Participate in and lead daily SCRUM ceremonies as part of a standalone dev team
- Communicate openly with peers, leadership, and stakeholders
- Identify blockers, propose solutions, and contribute to a strong team culture
Key Skills:
- 12+ years of professional experience in AWS cloud engineering
- Strong proficiency with AWS Lambda using Python for serverless development
- Proven experience in relational to NoSQL database migrations (SQL to DynamoDB preferred)
- Proficiency with AWS DMS and other AWS-native services
- Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (Amazon Q preferred); GitLab Duo acceptable
- Experience using GitLab for version control and DevOps workflows
- Deep database engineering background
- Background in Java development and transitioned to AWS Cloud
- Familiarity with older Java-based microservices and APIs
- Hands-on experience with Kafka/Confluent
- Experience with messaging systems such as JMS and MQ
- Solid understanding of cloud testing and automation tools (e.g., Postman, Cypress, PyTest)
- Experience generating XML and working with file-based integrations
- Ability to lead or participate in SCRUM/agile ceremonies
- Excellent communication skills, proactive, self-driven, and confident in cross-team and leadership interactions
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Job Title: AWS Cloud Developer (DMS - Database Migration Services)
Job Type: Remote + Travel ( 1 week in a month or 1 week quarterly)
Client Location: Dallas, TX
Note:
We are looking for 13+ years of AWS Cloud Development with AWS DMS (Database Migration Services).
Strong AWS Lambda serverless experince required.
We are looking for candidates with strong Kafka, Python experience.
Only Independent Candidates.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead or contribute to a full-stack migration from SQL to DynamoDB
Refactor and rewrite backend services from Java to Python
Leverage AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for data movement and transformation
Integrate AI/ML capabilities using Amazon Q
Use GitLab for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration
Participate in and lead daily SCRUM ceremonies as part of a standalone dev team
Communicate openly with peers, leadership, and stakeholders
Identify blockers, propose solutions, and contribute to a strong team culture
Required Skills & Experience:
12+ years of professional experience in AWS cloud engineering
Strong proficiency with AWS Lambda using Python for serverless development.
Proven experience in relational to NoSQL database migrations (SQL to DynamoDB preferred)
Proficiency with AWS DMS and other AWS-native services
Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (Amazon Q preferred); GitLab Duo acceptable
Experience using GitLab for version control and DevOps workflows
Deep database engineering background.
Background in Java development and went into AWS Cloud. Comfortable working in both modern Python and legacy Java environments.
Familiarity with older Java-based microservices and APIs, and willingness to support and modernize legacy systems.
Hands-on experience with Kafka/Confluent.
Experience with messaging systems such as JMS and MQ.
Solid understanding of cloud testing and automation tools (e.g., Postman, Cypress, PyTest).
Experience generating XML and working with file-based integrations.
Ability to lead or participate in SCRUM/agile ceremonies
Excellent communication skills proactive, self-driven, and confident in cross-team and leadership interactions.
Job Type: Remote + Travel ( 1 week in a month or 1 week quarterly)
Client Location: Dallas, TX
Note:
We are looking for 13+ years of AWS Cloud Development with AWS DMS (Database Migration Services).
Strong AWS Lambda serverless experince required.
We are looking for candidates with strong Kafka, Python experience.
Only Independent Candidates.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead or contribute to a full-stack migration from SQL to DynamoDB
Refactor and rewrite backend services from Java to Python
Leverage AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for data movement and transformation
Integrate AI/ML capabilities using Amazon Q
Use GitLab for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration
Participate in and lead daily SCRUM ceremonies as part of a standalone dev team
Communicate openly with peers, leadership, and stakeholders
Identify blockers, propose solutions, and contribute to a strong team culture
Required Skills & Experience:
12+ years of professional experience in AWS cloud engineering
Strong proficiency with AWS Lambda using Python for serverless development.
Proven experience in relational to NoSQL database migrations (SQL to DynamoDB preferred)
Proficiency with AWS DMS and other AWS-native services
Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (Amazon Q preferred); GitLab Duo acceptable
Experience using GitLab for version control and DevOps workflows
Deep database engineering background.
Background in Java development and went into AWS Cloud. Comfortable working in both modern Python and legacy Java environments.
Familiarity with older Java-based microservices and APIs, and willingness to support and modernize legacy systems.
Hands-on experience with Kafka/Confluent.
Experience with messaging systems such as JMS and MQ.
Solid understanding of cloud testing and automation tools (e.g., Postman, Cypress, PyTest).
Experience generating XML and working with file-based integrations.
Ability to lead or participate in SCRUM/agile ceremonies
Excellent communication skills proactive, self-driven, and confident in cross-team and leadership interactions.