Web Application Developer, Jr. (AWS) #W2223

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Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories: Information Technology

Title: Web Application Developer, Jr. (AWS) #W2223

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist II

Hiring Range: $110,000 - $120,000 per year (salary commensurate with experience)

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location: DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The BSE department within TSD develops and maintains TSD applications in AWS and provides migration pathways from on-prem applications to AWS. The Web Application Developer, Jr. (AWS) position is responsible for analyzing solutions that require research and design and provide best practices to move to AWS, working closely with the Application Developer (AWS) on most tasks assigned.

Under the direction of the Application Developer (AWS), The Web Application Developer, Jr. (AWS) is responsible in creating, maintaining, and evolving AWS cloud infrastructure for running applications both small to large complex projects that require advanced skill in multiple technical environments to produce integrated solutions to resolve highly complex technical and business issues to serve a diverse audience with varied proficiencies.

The Web Application Developer, Jr. (AWS) developer works with the Architecture and Cybersecurity departments, along with VITA MSI provider Unisys, to complete the Controls Assessment and work with ISRM to get ATO. The developer also works with the Application Developer (AWS) in providing additional support for lines of business

Under the direction of the senior staff, The Web Application Developer, Jr. (AWS) assists project management with analysis and research on technical effort requiring development resources; communicating problems & project risks; designs technical requirements for the project managers/teams; guides and directs work on multiple projects and ensures proper usage as part of the design efforts in building a system to be put into production. A thorough understanding of the SDLC development lifecycle including post production implementation tasks/deliverables.

The Web Application Developer, Jr. (AWS) works closely with Enterprise Architecture and Infrastructure & Operations teams to ensure the solutions developed conform to the prescribed architecture; ensures solutions are complaint with all security protocols and guidelines; and seeks/obtains input from Enterprise Architecture on items that are architecturally significant and thereby affect development design/approach/solution. Works with VITA AWS Solution provider to confirm with VITA standards and assists in automation of processes working with DevOps teams.

The Web Application Developer, Jr. (AWS) prepares system documents and constructs code to deliver quality, cost effective and timely deliverables according to the department's lifecycle development approach.

This includes, but is not limited to:
• Clarifying requests for solutions, enhancements or system changes
• Perform estimate analysis on requests, tickets or proposals
• Analyzing user requirements, documents and requests to develop effective automated solutions
• Maintaining production code, programs and supporting test plans and will provide direct support to TSD departments

Minimum Qualifications
• Basic knowledge/experience in SDLC using agile processes
• Basic knowledge/experience in RDBMS, SQL, JavaScript,
• Basic knowledge/experience in REST API development
• Basic knowledge/experience in defect Tracking and source code utilities : Git, Jira, VS Code
• Basic knowledge/experience in development Terraform and Cloud formation templates in AWS
• Basic knowledge/experience in developing AWS Lambda functions

KSA's and/or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
• Build, maintain, and scale distributed, fault-tolerant systems and microservices using languages like Java, Python.
• Knowledge of observability tools and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform).
• Knowledge of Spring framework.

Additional Considerations
• Some experience in hands-on work with core AWS services not limited to Lambda, Dynamo DB, Bedrock
• Beginner skill in automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python).
• Beginner skill in cloud platform management and cost optimization.
• With guidance from senior staff, ability to transition an application to a new system, infrastructure or cloud solution.
• With guidance from senior staff, ability to evaluate, implement and document application enhancements.
• Develop applications using HTML, ReactJS
• Develop applications using Java 17/21
• Working knowledge and development using Oracle SQL queries and stored procedures
• AWS Cloud Practitioner certification
• Knowledge of VITA NIST 800.53 standards

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.

VDSS will record information from each new employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line "Virginia Jobs" (PageUp) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional considerations as stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDSS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching - Employee Benefits.

Contact Information

Name: VDSS - Division of Human Resources

Phone: [email protected]

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 20 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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