$51 - $66.25/hr
Full-time
Re-posted 3 days ago
Job description
About the Role: We're looking for a Core Java Backend Developer with strong AWS Cloud experience to join our team. This is a hands-on technical role focused on backend development (no UI) and includes L3 production support. You'll work with modern cloud tools to build and maintain scalable, serverless, and microservices-based applications.
What You'll Do:
- Build backend services using Core Java and Microservices architecture.
- Use AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, and EMR to design and deploy applications.
- Develop RESTful APIs using API Gateway and Lambda.
- Create and manage CI/CD pipelines using CodePipeline and CodeBuild.
- Monitor and troubleshoot applications using CloudWatch, X-Ray, and support L3 incidents.
- Work with databases like MongoDB and DynamoDB.
- Design cloud-native apps using ECS, EKS, and Fargate.
- Implement security and infrastructure best practices using IAM, KMS, and CloudTrail.
- Automate testing, deployment, backups, and disaster recovery.
Must-Have Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Core Java (advanced concepts)
- Experience with Microservices (no UI work)
- Hands-on AWS skills, including:
- EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, EMR
- API Gateway, DynamoDB, CloudFormation
- CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy
- ECS, EKS, Fargate
- IAM, KMS, CloudTrail
- Experience with MongoDB
- L3 production support experience
- Familiar with building and managing REST APIs and serverless applications
Frequently asked questions
Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Backend Java Developer?
A: To succeed as a Backend Java Developer, key technical skills include proficiency in Java programming language, experience with frameworks such as Spring or Hibernate, and knowledge of databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL. Additionally, soft skills like strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and collaboration with cross-functional teams are crucial for success in this role. By combining technical expertise with strong soft skills, Backend Java Developers can design, develop, and maintain scalable, efficient, and reliable software systems, ultimately driving career growth and effectiveness in their position.
Q: What is the career path for a Backend Java Developer?
A: A Backend Java Developer's typical career progression involves starting as a Junior Java Developer, where they focus on writing clean, efficient, and scalable code, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver software applications. As they gain experience, they can move into mid-level roles such as Senior Java Developer or Technical Lead, where they take on more complex projects, mentor junior developers, and contribute to technical architecture decisions. Ultimately, senior Backend Java Developers can transition into leadership positions like Technical Architect or Engineering Manager, or pursue specialized roles like DevOps Engineer or Cloud Computing Specialist, leveraging their expertise to drive technical innovation and growth.
