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Java / C / AWS Software Engineer

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$51.25 - $70.25/hr

Java / C / AWS Software Engineer LOCATION Honolulu, HI 96815 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are seeking a versatile and ...

Java / C / AWS Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$53.50 - $73.50/hr

Java / C / AWS Software Engineer LOCATIONChantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCETS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARYWe are seeking a versatile and innovative ...

Java / C / AWS Software Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$54 - $74/hr

Java / C / AWS Software Engineer LOCATION Reston, VA 20190 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are seeking a versatile and innovative ...

Java / C / AWS Software Engineer

Tysons, VA · On-site

$52 - $71.25/hr

Java / C / AWS Software Engineer LOCATION Tysons, VA 22182 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are seeking a versatile and innovative ...

Java / C / AWS Software Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$52.75 - $72.25/hr

Java / C / AWS Software Engineer LOCATION Aurora, CO 80014 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are seeking a versatile and innovative ...

Java / C / AWS Software Engineer

Honolulu, HI

$51.25 - $70.25/hr

Java / C / AWS Software Engineer LOCATIONHonolulu, HI 96815 CLEARANCETS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARYWe are seeking a versatile and innovative ...

Java / C / AWS Software Engineer

Aurora, CO

$52.75 - $72.25/hr

Java / C / AWS Software Engineer LOCATIONAurora, CO 80014 CLEARANCETS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARYWe are seeking a versatile and innovative ...

Java / C / AWS Software Engineer

Tysons, VA

$52 - $71.25/hr

Java / C / AWS Software Engineer LOCATIONTysons, VA 22182 CLEARANCETS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARYWe are seeking a versatile and innovative ...

Java / C / AWS Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$53.50 - $73.50/hr

Java / C / AWS Software Engineer LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are seeking a versatile and ...

Java / C / AWS Software Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$47 - $64.50/hr

Java / C / AWS Software Engineer LOCATION San Antonio, TX 78208 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are seeking a versatile and ...

Java / C / AWS Software Engineer LOCATIONReston, VA 20190 CLEARANCETS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARYWe are seeking a versatile and innovative ...

Java / C / AWS Software Engineer LOCATIONSan Antonio, TX 78208 CLEARANCETS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARYWe are seeking a versatile and ...

Java/AWS Software Engineer III

Redmond, WA · On-site

$131.04K - $151.84K/yr

Java-AWS Software Engineer III will have expert knowledge in Java service development. This role requires a deep understanding of process threading, asynchronous execution methodologies, and a proven ...

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AWS Software Developer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$148.30K - $266.90K/yr

Engineer solutions for automating deployments and all associated software configurations to ... AWS Certified Developer and/or AWS Certified Solutions Architect This position is part of our ...

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How much do aws software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for aws software engineer in the United States is $147,524.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an AWS Software Engineer job?

An AWS Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based applications using Amazon Web Services (AWS). They leverage AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and DynamoDB to build scalable and secure solutions. Typical tasks include writing code, optimizing cloud infrastructure, ensuring security best practices, and automating deployments. AWS Software Engineers often work with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Aws Software Engineer position, and why are they important?

Thriving as an AWS Software Engineer requires strong programming skills (such as Python, Java, or Node.js), deep knowledge of AWS cloud services, and a relevant degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with DevOps tools like Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and certifications such as AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect are commonly sought after. Problem-solving ability, teamwork, and excellent communication skills set exceptional candidates apart. These skills and qualities are vital for building scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-based solutions while collaborating effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

What are the most common day-to-day responsibilities for an AWS Software Engineer?

AWS Software Engineers typically spend their days designing and developing cloud-native applications, automating infrastructure deployments, and maintaining scalable systems using various AWS services. They often collaborate with cross-functional teams—including DevOps, product managers, and other engineers—to implement features, resolve technical issues, and optimize performance. Additionally, they may participate in code reviews, monitor cloud environments for reliability and cost-effectiveness, and continuously integrate new AWS offerings as solutions evolve. This varied workload ensures a dynamic work environment and frequent opportunities to expand both technical and collaborative skills.
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Infographic showing various Aws Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,524 per year, or $70.9 per hour.

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Job Description
Required Experience
  • Linux: 5 or more years in Unix systems engineering with experience in Red Hat Linux, Centos or Ubuntu.
  • AWS: Working experience and good understanding of the AWS environment, including VPC, EC2, EBS, S3, RDS, SQS, Cloud Formation, Lambda and HBase.
  • Networking: Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, SMTP, HTTP and HTTPS, load-balancers (ELB, HAProxy), NGINX and high availability architecture.
  • Programming: Experience programming with AWS lambda, java, Python, node.js, Bash, REST APIs, and JSON encoding.
  • DevOps Automation: Experience with DevOps- Orchestration/Configuration Management and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, CircleCI, Atlantis, Puppet, Jenkins, Troposphere, Terraform, Serverless, etc.).
  • Monitoring: Hands on experience with monitoring tools such as AWS CloudWatch, SignalFx andSplunk.
  • ELK stack: Experience with setting up ELK stack for Analytics.
  • Version Control: Working experience with one or more version control platforms (Bitbucket, Github).
  • AWS EMR: Experience in Amazon EMR cluster configuration.
  • ETL: Job scheduler experience like Airflow or Data Pipeline. Nice to have Airflow experience.
  • Hadoop: 1 year operational experience with the Hadoop stack (MapReduce, Spark, Sqoop, Hive, Impala, Sentry, HDFS).
  • Security: Experience implementing role based security, including AD integration, security policies, and auditing in a Linux/Hadoop/AWS environment.
  • Backup/Recovery: Experience with the design and implementation of big data backup / recovery solutions.
  • Ability to keep systems running at peak performance, upgrade operating system, patches, and version upgrades as required.
  • Lead other admins and platform engineers through design and implementation decisions to achieve balance between strategic design and tactical needs.
  • Research and deploy new tools and frameworks to build a sustainable big data platform
  • Agile/Scrum/Kanban experience.
  • Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven track record of success in fast-moving organizations with complex technology applications.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers, Product Managers, QA and Engineering teams to deliver results.