Senior Java Software Engineer

HIGHLIGHTS

Location: Scottdale, AZ - HYBRID work model (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Position Type: Contract; Approximately 6 months in length (January - June); (Possibility of extension or conversion based on performance and company needs)

Hourly / Salary: Based on experience (Approx. $70 - $80/hourly pay rate)

US Citizens or GC Holders only

Our client is looking for a Sr. Software Engineer- Java to join their team!

Overview: We are seeking highly skilled AWS experts with strong experience in Java development to join a new team preparing to migrate our client's systems from on-premise infrastructure to AWS. This role will play a critical part in enabling our cloud journey, building native AWS applications, and creating foundational processes for future services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and migrate at least one core service to AWS, leveraging native AWS services (e.g., DynamoDB, Aurora, API Gateway, SQS).
• Develop proof-of-concepts (POCs), perform hands-on coding, and validate cloud solutions before transitioning them to the team.
• Lead the setup of AWS infrastructure, including networking, observability, and deployment pipelines.
• Collaborate with our client’s engineers and stakeholders to solve technical challenges, optimize performance, and integrate AWS native services.
• Document best practices, create playbooks, and guide the team through cloud migration strategies.
• Educate team members on AWS solutions, including database migration, app deployment, and infrastructure setup.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical leadership to ensure high-quality, scalable solutions.

Key Qualifications:

• AWS Expertise: Extensive experience building, deploying, and managing applications natively in AWS.
• Hands-On Development: Strong background in Java development, with proven experience building AWS-native applications.
• Cloud Migration: Experience migrating on-premise applications to AWS, including database migration (e.g., Oracle to Aurora).
• AWS Native Tools: Proficiency with AWS services such as DynamoDB, API Gateway, SQS (preferred over Kafka), and other ecosystem tools.
• Proof-of-Concept Development: Ability to design and validate solutions with POCs, demonstrating their viability for production use.
• FinTech Experience (Preferred): Familiarity with financial technologies or large-scale cloud deployments.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills..

Location Requirements:

• Prefer candidates based in Scottsdale, AZ.
• Candidates willing to relocate to Scottsdale by January may be considered.
• Limited remote options available for candidates in SF, Chicago, or NY.

Employment Eligibility:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder. No visa sponsorship available.
• Candidates must be eligible for full-time conversion after the contract period.

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