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Senior DevOps Engineer

Owings Mills, MD · Hybrid

$124K - $159K/yr

Mentor junior engineers on DevOps best practices * Promote DevOps culture and continuous improvement within the Salesforce and AWS engineering team Business Knowledge Business Knowledge * Able to ...

Jr. SW Developer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$68K - $88K/yr

Jr. SW Developer Category: Software Development/ Engineering Main location: United States, Virginia ... OAuth 2.0 / OIDC (e.g., Okta, AWS Cognito, Keycloak) • Testing: JUnit, Mockito, or Cypress • ...

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How much do junior aws developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior aws developer in the United States is $88,976.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Junior AWS Developers?

Junior AWS Developers are entry-level professionals who work with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to design, develop, and maintain cloud-based applications and services. They typically assist senior developers in building scalable, secure, and efficient solutions using AWS technologies. Their responsibilities may include coding, troubleshooting, deploying resources, and learning AWS best practices. Junior AWS Developers often work as part of a team and are expected to have foundational knowledge of cloud computing and basic programming skills. They also continue to develop their skills by staying updated with new AWS services and tools.

What is the difference between Junior Aws Developer vs Cloud Support Associate?

AspectJunior Aws DeveloperCloud Support Associate
Required CertificationsAWS Certified Developer – Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, basic AWS certifications
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams, coding, deploying applications on AWSCustomer support, troubleshooting, technical assistance
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, startups, enterprises developing cloud applicationsCloud service providers, AWS support centers, IT service firms

Junior Aws Developers focus on building and deploying applications on AWS using coding and development skills, while Cloud Support Associates handle customer inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical support. Both roles require AWS certifications but differ in daily tasks and work environment.

What are some common challenges faced by Junior AWS Developers in their first year on the job?

Junior AWS Developers often encounter challenges such as navigating the wide range of AWS services, understanding best practices for cloud security, and managing resources efficiently to control costs. Adapting to the fast-paced nature of cloud environments and mastering automation tools like CloudFormation or Terraform can also be demanding. However, these challenges are excellent learning opportunities, and most teams provide mentorship and training to help new developers grow their skills and confidence.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Junior AWS Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior AWS Developer, you need foundational programming skills (such as Python, Java, or Node.js), understanding of cloud computing concepts, and preferably an AWS Certified Developer – Associate credential. Familiarity with AWS services (like EC2, Lambda, S3), version control systems (e.g., Git), and CI/CD tools is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with teams and resolve technical challenges. These competencies ensure efficient cloud solution development, system reliability, and seamless integration within project teams.
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Infographic showing various Junior Aws Developer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,976 per year, or $42.8 per hour.
Junior Full Stack Software Engineer (AWS Certification Required)

Junior Full Stack Software Engineer (AWS Certification Required)

Visionist, Inc.

Laurel, MD

$115K - $159K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required.
Visionist has an exciting new opportunity for a Junior Full Stack Software Engineer. You will be joining a critical mission supporting our customers big data processing platforms. The analytics developed and deployed in these ecosystems are critical to ensuring that the data flowing through the agency can be leveraged by analysts to perform mission critical reporting and decision making. You will be working with the newest technology and methodologies for processing mass amounts of data and distilling them into actionable results. If you like this type of work environment, then this is for you!
For over 14 years, Visionist has been solving the Intelligence Community's toughest software and analysis challenges. As a 100% employee-owned company, we prioritize our people-your job security is assured. We embed small engineering teams with analysts to rapidly identify and solve mission capability gaps playing a critical role in defending our nation's cyber infrastructure & providing expertise in malware analysis, attribution, mapping adversarial infrastructure, pen testing, and operational planning. Our open-door leadership team fosters a supportive culture, where internal growth and promotion opportunities are the norm. Don't just take our word for it-check out our 4.8-star review on Glassdoor. Join a company that feels like a family with regular happy hours, baseball games, activity clubs and more. Check us out atwww.visionistinc.com.
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Your contributions are...
- Implement and support infrastructure for AI model inference under the guidance of senior engineers
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of production AI services and applications, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and autonomous agents
- Participate in implementing monitoring, logging, and observability for AI services
- Assist with automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
- Help ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of AI platform components
- Follow established security best practices for AI systems and data
- Work effectively in ambiguous problem spaces, learning to define structured and scalable solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to shared engineering standards
Requirements for your new career...
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional 2 years of experience may substitute degree)
- 3 years of experience in software development
- One of the following certifications:
  • AWS Certified Developer---Associate
  • AWS Certified Machine Learning --- Associate
  • AWS Certified Machine Learning --- Specialty
  • AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
- Experience contributing to production systems
- Familiarity with high-volume web application architectures
- Exposure to cloud engineering, preferably AWS
- Working knowledge of Kubernetes concepts and containerized deployments
- Proficiency in Python
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt in fast-moving environments
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to ask questions and collaborate
Benefits of becoming a Visionist: Your New Career
- We are a 100% employee-owned company, so our employees see the benefit of their contributions and have a stake in our overall success!
- Competitive 15% retirement contribution! (5% 401K match & 10% ESOP)
- 4 weeks paid time off that is never "use or lose", 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, AND flexible work hours
- 80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity
- Medical, dental, & vision benefits for both individuals and families (those who waive medical benefits will receive an additional $4,160/year)
- Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 - use it towards gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA!
- Annual merit increases & performance-based bonuses
- Term life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disability
Salary range: $115,000 - $159,000
Disclaimer: Salary for this position, along with additional compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process, considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education/certifications, contract specifications, market conditions, etc.
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Not a good fit? Check out our other opportunities: https://jobs.jobvite.com/visionist
Next steps: Apply online and one of our recruiters will reach out to you. We have a streamlined process of phone screen with a recruiter, interview with a Visionist team at our HQ in Columbia, MD, and that is all!
Interested in learning more about Visionist and the work we do? Check out our website!https://www.visionistinc.com/what-we-do
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U.S citizenship required (green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible). Applicants selected will be required to obtain / maintain a government security clearance.
Visionist, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities employer.