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Java Aws Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Sr Java Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$59 - $75.25/hr

We are seeking experienced Sr Java Developer with strong expertise in AWS cloud technologies to join our engineering team. These roles report to the Software Engineering Manager and involve ...

... aws managed services like glue etl, step functions, glue crawlers, kubernetes, containerization, CICD; ETL tools; Java; Java script; Core Java Looking for curious, aws certified, Java,ETL engineer.

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How much do java aws manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for java aws manager in Chicago, IL is $131,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,000.00 and $157,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Java Aws Manager vs Java Cloud Engineer?

AspectJava Aws ManagerJava Cloud Engineer
CertificationsAWS Certified Solutions Architect, Java certificationsAWS Certified Developer, Java certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees cloud projects, manages teams, strategic planningDevelops and deploys cloud applications, coding, troubleshooting
Industry UsageUsed in organizations managing cloud infrastructure and teamsUsed in organizations building and maintaining cloud-based applications

The Java Aws Manager typically focuses on overseeing cloud projects, managing teams, and aligning cloud strategies, requiring leadership and certification skills. In contrast, the Java Cloud Engineer is more hands-on, developing and deploying cloud applications. Both roles require Java and AWS certifications but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Java Aws Manager job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,000 per year, or $63 per hour.

Lead Software Engineer (Java / AWS)

The AES Group

Chicago, IL • On-site

Contractor

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

Role: Lead Software Engineer (Java / AWS)
Location:
Chicago, IL
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days/week onsite)

Let’s create our future together at The AES Group!

About The AES Group:
The AES Group is a premier technology and engineering consulting company that has been bringing businesses and talent together for over 20 years to deliver innovative solutions that have the greatest positive impact on society. AES has helped over 40 business enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies, engage their customers, empower their employees, and transform their business operations with the power of cloud, data, AI, engineering, and other emerging technologies.

Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in designing and developing cloud-native backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS. This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for architecting scalable distributed systems, leading technical decisions, mentoring engineers, and driving best practices across cloud-native application development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of Java-based cloud-native applications on AWS.
  • Build scalable microservices using Spring Boot.
  • Design and implement RESTful APIs and event-driven services.
  • Architect highly available, fault-tolerant distributed systems.
  • Develop asynchronous messaging solutions using Kafka or similar technologies.
  • Design cloud infrastructure leveraging AWS managed services.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD best practices.
  • Lead technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and code reviews.
  • Improve system observability through logging, metrics, monitoring, and distributed tracing.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, and cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Mentor engineers and establish engineering standards and best practices.

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of software engineering experience.
  • 3+ years of technical leadership or team lead experience preferred.
  • Strong experience building enterprise-scale backend applications.
  • No degree required.

Required Technical Skills

  • AWS Cloud Architecture
  • Java (Advanced) and/or Kotlin
  • Spring Boot
  • Microservices Architecture
  • REST API Development
  • OpenAPI / Swagger
  • SQL & Relational Databases
  • NoSQL Databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB, Cassandra)
  • Kafka or Event-Driven Messaging
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Build & Deployment Automation
  • Distributed Systems
  • Cloud-Native Development
  • Observability (Logging, Metrics, Tracing)
  • Production Support & Performance Tuning

Preferred Experience

  • Designing highly available distributed systems.
  • Infrastructure as Code.
  • Event-driven architecture.
  • Cloud-native application modernization.
  • Technical architecture and solution design.
  • Agile/Scrum development environment.