AWS Developer -Columbus, OH

Location: Columbus, OH

(Local candidates only – In-person interview required)

Work Type: Onsite

Employment Type: W2 Only

Experience Required: 7+ years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior React AWS Developer who thrives in a hands-on, high-ownership engineering role focused on building modern, cloud-native applications. This position emphasizes React and real-time application development using WebSockets, with supporting backend and AWS cloud exposure.

You’ll work closely with architects, engineers, and product teams to create scalable, maintainable systems and should be comfortable with both frontend architecture and backend service integration.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop interactive user interfaces using React, TypeScript, and WebSocket

Build and consume APIs using Node.js or Spring Boot

Deploy and manage solutions using AWS services

Implement and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality

Participate in system design discussions, code reviews, and Agile ceremonies

Monitor performance and troubleshoot using tools like Splunk, Grafana, or Dynatrace

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact software solutions

Job requirements

Must-Have Skills:

Frontend Expertise (80% of the role):

Strong proficiency with React.js

Advanced knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript

Experience with WebSockets for real-time web application

Demonstrated experience in frontend architecture and design

Backend Exposure:

Development experience with Node.js or Java (Spring Boot)

AWS Cloud Services:

Hands-on with AWS services including:

ECS, S3, ALB/NLB, Lambda

Other Core Skills:

Solid experience with unit testing

Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional Agile team

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Monitoring & Observability:

Experience using Splunk, Grafana, or Dynatrace

Infrastructure as Code:

Exposure to Terraform

Design & Leadership:

Prior experience in UI/UX architecture or solution design

Ability to lead initiatives or mentor junior developers

Ideal Candidate Traits:

A strategic thinker with a passion for clean, efficient code

Eager to contribute to architecture and design conversations

Proactive in identifying issues and crafting innovative solutions

Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Expert-level RedHat Linux Administration

Bash & Python scripting

Server hardware performance testing

Strong knowledge of XML, JSON, and OEM APIs

Experience with Bare Metal Provisioning

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Familiarity with GPUs in data center environments

VMware, vSphere, ESXi, VCF, vRealize

Hyper-V, KVM, KubeVirt, Nutanix, NSX-T

Exposure to Kubernetes (K8s) and container networking

Hands-on with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Express

Experience with S3 storage protocols

Experience migrating from OpenStack to other VM platforms

Additional Information:

No C2C or 1099 – W2 only

Candidates must be local to the Tri-State area

Immediate start preferred

TopTech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Third-party recruiters, please do not reach out for this role.

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