Technical Lead – AWS Backend Developer (Amazon Connect)

The Giant Bullseye

  • New York
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    This role will focus on Amazon Connect and related AWS services, serving as a hands-on leader responsible for architecture, integrations, and technical excellence across customer engagement platforms. • Develop event-driven applications using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, EventBridge, and Kinesis.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew York

    Description

    Role Summary:
    We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead to drive the design, development, and optimization of AWS-based contact center and backend solutions. This role will focus on Amazon Connect and related AWS services, serving as a hands-on leader responsible for architecture, integrations, and technical excellence across customer engagement platforms.

    Key Responsibilities:
    Architecture & Design
    • Define and own the technical roadmap for Amazon Connect and related systems.
    • Architect scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based contact center solutions.
    • Lead modernization and migration from legacy telephony platforms to Amazon Connect.
    • Oversee and guide a scrum team of developers through project delivery.

    Development & Integration
    • Design and build IVR/contact flows, Lex bots, routing logic, and voice/chat automation.
    • Integrate Amazon Connect with Salesforce, ServiceNow, and other enterprise systems.
    • Develop event-driven applications using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, EventBridge, and Kinesis.
    • Implement AI-powered automation using Amazon Bedrock, OpenAI, or LangChain.
    • Train and mentor engineers transitioning into Amazon Connect development.

    Operations & Support
    • Oversee production stability, incident response, and performance tuning.
    • Conduct root-cause analysis and maintain observability via dashboards and SLIs/SLOs.
    • Ensure system reliability and compliance with security and IAM standards.

    Leadership & Collaboration
    • Lead and mentor cross-functional teams across development, data, and infrastructure.
    • Partner with network/security teams to uphold QoS and compliance requirements.
    • Provide tools and dashboards for business and operations reporting.

    Required Skills & Qualifications:
    • 10+ years of experience in telephony, contact center, or AWS backend development.
    • 3+ years hands-on experience with Amazon Connect (preferred).
    • Strong AWS expertise: Lambda (Node.js/Python), API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, CloudWatch, and IAM.
    • Experience integrating Salesforce Service Cloud Voice or similar CRM systems.
    • Familiarity with SIP, RTP, PSTN, QoS, and packet loss mitigation.
    • Strong understanding of REST/GraphQL APIs, JWT, OAuth, and SAML.
    • Proficiency with Terraform, CloudFormation, Git, and CI/CD tools.
    • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

    Preferred Certifications:
    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer
    • Salesforce Service Cloud or Omni-Channel Certification

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