Sr. Web Application Developer

Job Title: Senior Web Application Developer with AWS Exposure
Location: Woodbridge, NJ
Division: Million Dollar Media (MDM)
Company: Tokio Marine HCC

About Us:

Million Dollar Media (MDM) is a fast-paced, high-energy division within Tokio Marine HCC, specializing in the creation and management of innovative sports pick’em pools, contest websites, instant win games, and internal portals. As part of the Tokio Marine HCC Specialty Group, MDM is focused on providing creative and engaging web applications that power some of the most exciting sweepstakes experiences for a variety of clients. We are looking for a dynamic Senior Web Application Developer with AWS Exposure to help manage our AWS EC2 environment and take the lead in developing and maintaining cutting-edge web applications that drive our business.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Web Application Developer with AWS Exposure with expertise in Microsoft Full Stack Development and AWS Cloud Architecture experience and to join our small, collaborative web team at MDM. In this role, you’ll be managing our AWS EC2 environment, designing and developing new features for our web applications, and maintaining existing systems. You will work directly with senior developers and other team members to ensure the performance, reliability, and scalability of our web-based platforms, including sports contests, games, and other interactive web products.

Key Responsibilities:

Full Stack Developer Responsibilities (5+ years of experience):

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using C#, ASP.NET , and related .NET technologies.

• Create, troubleshoot, and enhance frontend features using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

• Develop efficient SQL queries for reporting and working with relational databases.

• Optimize web application performance, scalability, and user experience across both frontend and backend components.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate contest websites with external platforms, including CRM systems and APIs.

• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement responsive, user-friendly interfaces for various web applications.

• Develop and manage data exports to third-party platforms and APIs as required.

AWS Cloud Architect Responsibilities (1-3 years of experience):

• Design, manage, and optimize AWS infrastructure, primarily EC2-based environments.

• Including familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

• Implement cloud solutions and ensure the availability, security, and scalability of web applications hosted on AWS.

• Collaborate with developers to integrate AWS services (e.g., S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch) into web applications.

• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues, ensuring high availability and minimizing downtime.

• Work to optimize cloud resources to reduce costs while maintaining peak performance.

Performance Objectives:

First 30 Days:

• Familiarize yourself with MDM’s business operations, IT systems, and website infrastructure.

• Gain a deep understanding of existing cloud and web applications.

• Meet with the senior developer and other team members to align on goals and ongoing projects.

First 90 Days:

• Begin managing AWS infrastructure and EC2 instances for various MDM websites and web-based applications.

• Start working on .NET-based websites and applications, ensuring smooth deployment, management, and performance.

• Optimize website performance by resolving issues and troubleshooting.

• Implement new features for sports contests, instant win games, and other web applications.

• Coordinate with clients and other stakeholders to integrate our web-based products into their platforms and tools.

• Write and optimize SQL queries for data reporting, analytics, and system updates.

Required Skills and Experience:

• AWS Cloud Architecture: 1-3 years of experience working with AWS, particularly in managing EC2 environments, S3, RDS, Lambda, and other core AWS services.

• Microsoft Full Stack Development: 5+ years of experience with C#, ASP.NET (Core and MVC), and SQL development for building scalable web applications.

• Expertise in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for developing dynamic, responsive user interfaces.

• Strong