$49.25 - $63.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Overview:
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Mandatory Skills: Java 8/11, Microservices Architecture, Spring Boot, AWS Services such as Terraform, Kubernetes, ESC, EKS, S3.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer with strong AWS expertise to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in application development, AWS solution implementation, and building scalable, secure, and efficient microservices in an Agile environment.
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise-level applications in an Agile environment.
  • Work on Core Java, J2EE, XML, Web Services/SOA, and frameworks like Spring, Spring Batch, Spring Boot, JPA, REST, and MQ.
  • Develop and maintain RESTful microservices using modern cloud-native practices.
  • Implement AWS solutions using ECS, EC2, S3, API Gateway, Aurora, ALB, Route 53, and other AWS services.
  • Utilize CI/CD pipelines with tools like Git/Bitbucket, Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Kubernetes to automate builds and deployments.
  • Ensure high-quality code through JUnit, Cucumber testing, and effective debugging practices.
  • Monitor and optimize applications using APM monitoring tools and Splunk logging.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, manage tasks with JIRA and Confluence, and contribute to Agile ceremonies.
Required Skills & Experience:
  • Strong application development experience in an Agile environment.
  • Solid skills in application design, coding, debugging, and maintenance.
  • Proficiency in JUnit and Cucumber testing frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience in AWS solution implementation (mandatory).
  • Deep knowledge of AWS cloud services (ECS, EC2, S3, API Gateway, Aurora, ALB, Route 53).
  • Experience with Spring ecosystem and RESTful microservices architecture.
  • Strong experience in CI/CD, containerization, and Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with APM monitoring tools, Splunk, Git/Bitbucket, Maven, Gradle, Jenkins.
  • Good understanding of Agile methodology, JIRA, and Confluence.
Good to Have:
  • Exposure to additional AWS services beyond the mandatory stack.
  • Performance tuning and optimization of large-scale applications.
  • Knowledge of DevOps best practices.


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Purple Drive job posting for a Java AWS Developer in Columbus, OH with a salary of $49 to $64 Hourly with a map of Columbus location.