[Remote] Software Engineer III

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NBME is a not-for-profit organization specializing in assessments and learning tools for physicians and health professionals. NBME is seeking an AWS Serverless Software Engineer to develop, deploy, and support secure, scalable, highly available cloud-native applications and event-driven solutions for mission-critical exam delivery platforms. The role collaborates with product, architecture, infrastructure, security, and engineering teams in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support cloud-native applications that support mission-critical exam delivery platforms
• Develop and enhance event-driven solutions that are secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective
• Contribute to technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and solution planning activities under the guidance of senior engineers and architects
• Develop and maintain APIs, integrations, and distributed application components
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC), deployment automation, and operational processes to improve system reliability and efficiency
• Monitor application health, troubleshoot production issues, and contribute to continuous improvement of system performance and operational excellence
• Develop data integration and storage solutions that support business and operational requirements
• Apply security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, Infrastructure, Security, and Engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, code reviews, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to engineering standards and best practices
• Continuously expand AWS cloud, serverless, and software engineering skills through hands-on development, learning, and collaboration with senior engineers

Skills

• * Hands-on experience with AWS serverless technologies, including AWS Lambda, API Gateway, AppSync, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Step Functions, DynamoDB, and S3
• * Experience developing and supporting event-driven and cloud-native applications
• * Strong programming skills in Python, including experience with boto3 and AWS SDKs
• * Experience developing RESTful APIs, integrations, and distributed applications
• * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform
• * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• * Understanding of AWS security best practices, including IAM, Secrets Manager, encryption, authentication, and authorization
• * Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, X-Ray, and CloudTrail
• * Experience troubleshooting and supporting applications in cloud environments
• * Familiarity with AWS data services including DynamoDB, Aurora/RDS, DocumentDB, S3, Glue, and Athena
• * Understanding of scalability, resiliency, reliability, and operational excellence principles
• * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• * Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• * Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• * Ability to work effectively across engineering, architecture, infrastructure, and security teams
• * Strong desire to learn new technologies and grow technical expertise
• * Commitment to continuous learning and technology innovation
• * 4+ years of software development experience, preferably developing cloud-based or distributed applications
• * Experience working with AWS cloud services and modern software development practices
• * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• * AWS Certified Developer – Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification
• * Experience developing enterprise web applications using Java, Spring Boot, JPA, Jakarta EE, or related frameworks
• * Experience developing modern web user interfaces using Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• * Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, ChatGPT, or similar technologies
• * Familiarity with leveraging AI to improve software development lifecycle (SDLC) efficiency, code quality, testing, and developer productivity

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Dental plans
• Prescription plans
• Vision plans
• 401(k) with match
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Commuter Benefit: Public Transit or Parking options
• Remote Friendly Workplace
• Flexibility to select primarily remote, hybrid, or onsite work

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