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Horizontal Talent

Sr. Application Developer/Engineer/Programmer

washington, DC

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About this opportunity

Horizontal Talent lists this Sr. Application Developer/Engineer/Programmer opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Join a team building modern cloud-based applications that support critical financial operations in a highly collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to design and deliver scalable Python services, shape AWS infrastructure, and contribute to solutions that emphasize quality, reliability, and strong engineering practices.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Python-based microservices and cloud infrastructure using AWS CDK

Design and support business workflows with AWS Step Functions

Build containerized applications with RESTful APIs

Implement logging, monitoring, and audit trails using tools such as CloudWatch and CloudTrail

Participate in code reviews with a focus on maintainability, performance, and best practices

Write and improve unit and integration tests, and support code remediation efforts

Contribute to architecture discussions and technical documentation

Partner with stakeholders to turn business needs into effective technical solutions

Skills

7+ years of software development experience with SDLC and Agile methodologies

Strong production experience with Python and modern development frameworks

Hands-on experience with AWS CDK and infrastructure-as-code practices

Experience creating and managing CI/CD pipelines for cloud applications

Solid understanding of RESTful API design, versioning, and error handling

Proficiency with Git workflows, branching strategies, and merge request reviews

Experience working with AWS services such as Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, S3, API Gateway, CloudWatch, and CloudTrail

Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Skills

Experience with Terraform in addition to AWS CDK

Familiarity with frontend technologies such as Angular or React with TypeScript

Exposure to AWS services like SNS/SQS, Athena, Glue, and load balancers

Experience using AI-assisted development tools for code review, documentation, debugging, and test development

Ability to evaluate and refine AI-generated code thoughtfully

Background in building solutions for regulated or highly secure environments

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, respected, and supported. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from individuals who bring unique experiences and ideas to the team.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $40 - $77 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

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