JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled AWS Software Development Lead with expertise in transforming legacy Java/J2EE monolithic applications into modern, cloud-native solutions. This role is critical to our modernization initiatives, which involve migrating on-premise applications built with frameworks such as Struts and Spring to scalable, resilient AWS-native architectures.
The ideal candidate will bring deep experience with Java-based enterprise applications, hands-on knowledge of AWS services, and a proven ability to lead application modernization efforts using microservices, containers, and serverless technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of overall software development experience.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience migrating and modernizing applications on AWS.
• Strong experience in Java/J2EE development (Spring, Hibernate, JSF).
• Proficiency with AWS services: EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB.
• Experience with Docker, AWS ECS/EKS, and microservices architecture.
• Familiar with IaC tools (CloudFormation, Terraform) and event-streaming tools (Kafka, Kinesis).
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills in cloud-based environments.
• Preferred: AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer – Associate/Professional.
  Job Types: Full-time, Contract
  Pay: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Work Location: In perso

• Assess existing Java/J2EE applications (Struts, Spring, Hibernate, WebLogic) to identify modernization opportunities and target AWS architectures.
• Design and implement migration strategies to transform monolithic applications into microservices using AWS-native tools and services.
• Containerize Java applications with Docker and deploy to AWS ECS or EKS.
• Architect and implement serverless solutions using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, etc.
• Refactor legacy codebases for cloud-readiness, applying twelve-factor app principles.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams on modernization best practices and AWS cloud strategies.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Bamboo, Bitbucket, AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• Ensure cloud application security, reliability, and scalability through IAM best practices, network design, and monitoring/logging tools (CloudWatch, X-Ray).
• Optimize AWS usage and cost efficiency.
• Author technical documentation including architecture diagrams and operational guides.
• Resolve complex issues in cloud-native environments.
• Use Infrastructure as Code tools (CloudFormation, Terraform) to automate deployments.