Senior AWS Engineer

Location: Owings Mills, MD

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 7 months
• Start: May 15, 2026
• Pay Rate: $70.00$80.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Days
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The main function of a Software Engineer is to design, develop, implement, test, and maintain business and computer applications software or specialized utility programs including mainframe and client/server applications, and major enhancement of existing systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Fine-tune and improve a variety of sophisticated software implementation projects
• Gather and analyze system requirements, document specifications, and develop software solutions to meet client needs and data
• Analyze and review enhancement requests and specifications
• Implement system software and customize to client requirements
• Prepare the detailed software specifications and test plans
• Code new programs to client's specifications and create test data for testing
• Modify existing programs to new standards and conduct unit testing of developed programs
• Create migration packages for system testing, user testing, and implementation
• Provide quality assurance reviews
• Perform post-implementation validation of software and resolve any bugs found during testing
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and informal mentoring to other engineers
• Operate independently to deliver cloud solutions with minimal oversight

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of various AWS resources, primarily creating lambdas, AWS Step Functions, working with DynamoDB, and ability to navigate AWS CLI/console
• Node.js experience (TypeScript required) (Backend)
• Java experience
• Middleware knowledge
• HTML/CSS and JS experience
• GitLab and GitLab CI
• A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design
• Large systems software design and development experience
• Experience performing in-depth troubleshooting and unit testing with both new and legacy production systems
• Experience in programming and experience with problem diagnosis and resolution

Preferred Skills

• AEM knowledge (not required but good to know/preferred)

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering, or related field required

Required Experience

• At least 8 years of experience required

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.