Junior AWS Developer

Job Title: Junior AWS Developer
Location: Remote 
Duration: 12 Months

The job responsibilities include:

· Design new and modernize existing applications in support of the Actuarial Transformation initiative

· Work with development teams and product owners/managers to build software solutions.

· Implement solutions using AWS cloud services.

· Write effective APIs.

· Work with large volumes of data in both relational and No SQL databases.

· Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency.

· Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software

· Create security and data protection settings

· Write technical documentation

· Work with actuaries and analysts to elicit requirements for software development.

Your Desired Skills:

· College Degree with one of the following preferred majors: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, or relevant field.

· A strong understanding of Object-Oriented design concepts, data structures, and algorithms

· Practical coding experience, with a strong preference in Python, Pyspark, Java, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js)

· Strong knowledge of developing Restful Services and APIs utilizing Python or Java. · Strong knowledge of the AWS Cloud ecosystem and Lambda Services

· Fundamental knowledge using SQL

· Excellent communication and teamwork skills

· An analytical mind with a willingness to learn

Other Comments: Experience with insurance industry and/or actuarial systems and processes is a plus

Note: Need to meet periodically with our actuarial business partners in periodic planning sessions and standups. 

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $30.00/hr.