Lead Software Engineer (AWS & Java)

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Lead Software Engineer with expertise in AWS and Java to join our dynamic team. This role involves working on critical application modernization projects, transforming legacy systems into cloud-native solutions, and driving innovation in security, observability, and governance. You'll collaborate with self-governing engineering teams to deliver high-impact, scalable software solutions. We are looking for candidates with strong expertise in Cloud Native Development, AWS, Microservices architecture, Java/J2EE, and hands-on experience in implementing CI/CD pipelines. ? Responsibilities Lead end-to-end development in Java and AWS services, ensuring high-quality deliverables Design, develop, and implement REST APIs using AWS Lambda/APIGateway, JBoss, or Spring Boot Utilize AWS Java SDK to interact with various AWS services effectively Drive deployment automation through AWS Java CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform Architect containerized applications and manage orchestrations via Kubernetes on AWS EKS or AWS ECS Apply advanced microservices concepts and adhere to best practices during development Build, test, and debug code while addressing technical setbacks effectively Expose application functionalities via APIs using Lambda and Spring Boot Manage data formatting (JSON, YAML) and handle diverse data types (String, Numbers, Arrays) Implement robust unit test cases with JUnit or equivalent testing frameworks Oversee source code management through platforms like GitLab, GitHub, or Bitbucket Ensure efficient application builds using Maven or Gradle Coordinate development requirements, schedules, and other dependencies with multiple stakeholders ? Requirements 5 to 12 years of experience in Java development and AWS services Expertise in AWS services including Lambda, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB, Step Functions, and API Gateway Proficiency in using Docker and managing container orchestration through Kubernetes on AWS EKS or ECS Strong understanding of AWS Core services such as EC2, VPC, RDS, EBS, and EFS Competency in deployment tools like AWS CDK, Terraform, or CloudFormation Knowledge of NoSQL databases, storage solutions, AWS Elastic Cache, and DynamoDB Understanding of AWS Orchestration tools for automation and data processing Capability to handle production workloads, automate tasks, and manage logs effectively Experience in writing scalable applications employing microservices principles ? Nice to have Proficiency with AWS Core Services such as Autoscaling, Load Balancers, Route 53, and IAM Skills in scripting with Linux/Shell/Python/Windows PowerShell or using Ansible/Chef/Puppet Experience with build automation tools like Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild/CodeDeploy, or GitLab CI Familiarity with collaborative tools like Jira and Confluence Knowledge of in-place deployment strategies, including Blue-Green or Canary Deployment Showcase of experience in ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) stack development