AWS Developer
Job ID: 111327
Location: Dallas, Texas [Flex]
Category: App/Dev
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 11/07/2025
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr AWS Developer specializing in High-Performance Computing (HPC) to join our team. This role involves designing and implementing advanced computing solutions on AWS EC2 to support R&D efforts in GPU-accelerated and data-heavy applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud computing, particularly AWS services, and a proven track record in deploying scalable and efficient HPC workloads. This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.
Responsibilities
- Design and deploy HPC workloads on AWS EC2, focusing on GPU-accelerated instances like P4d and G5, as well as high-throughput CPU instances.
- Optimize the performance, networking (including EFA and placement groups), and cost-efficiency of HPC clusters.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform to ensure reproducibility and scalability of cloud resources.
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype and test new solutions, ensuring they meet research needs and performance criteria.
- Provide expert technical input on AWS architecture decisions, helping to guide the strategic direction of cloud infrastructure.
- Conduct performance tuning and troubleshooting of HPC environments to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS, specifically with EC2 and related services.
- Demonstrated expertise in High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments and GPU-based instances.
- Strong proficiency in Linux environments and automation scripting using Python and Bash.
- Experience with AWS Batch or similar distributed compute orchestration tools.
- Background in scientific computing, machine learning, or simulation workloads is preferred.
- Understanding of network performance tuning, especially Elastic Fabric Adapter (EFA) and related AWS networking technologies.
- Proven ability to develop infrastructure as code, preferably using Terraform.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic R&D setting.
- Strong communication and documentation skills, capable of effectively articulating technical challenges and solutions to varied audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet project deadlines.
Pay Range: $70 – $75 per hour
