Java/AWS Engineer

We are seeking a Java/AWS Engineer to design, develop, and maintain modern, highly available, and scalable cloud-based applications and interfaces for a next-generation platform. This role involves building enterprise-grade solutions using Java, Node.js, AWS, Kafka, REST APIs, and cloud-native technologies while contributing to architectural initiatives, production support, and continuous improvement within an Agile environment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain highly available and scalable cloud-based applications and interfaces. Develop RESTful APIs using Java and Node.js. Design and implement event-driven applications utilizing Kafka. Develop and maintain database solutions using Oracle PL/SQL. Publish and manage APIs using API Gateway technologies such as Apigee or Stratum. Monitor, troubleshoot, and support production environments using tools such as Splunk, Datadog, and Kibana. Participate in architectural design discussions and contribute to enterprise technology initiatives. Collaborate with Agile teams throughout sprint planning, development, testing, and deployment activities. Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Contribute to cloud-native application development and modernization initiatives. Share technical knowledge, mentor team members, and promote engineering best practices. Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to improve application quality and delivery. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 6+ years of hands-on software development and cloud engineering experience. 3+ years of experience working on complex architectural designs and technology initiatives. 3+ years of experience working in Agile development environments using Scrum or Kanban. 3+ years of experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD). Strong experience developing RESTful APIs using Java and Node.js. Experience designing and developing event-driven applications using Kafka. Experience publishing APIs using API Gateway technologies such as Apigee or Stratum. Experience using production support and monitoring tools such as Splunk, Datadog, or Kibana. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience developing cloud-native applications on AWS, including Lambda, EKS, Step Functions, S3, and DynamoDB. Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Jenkins Core, uDeploy, Concourse, or Terraform. Experience with data modeling and data processing pipelines. Experience with Docker or other containerization technologies. Knowledge of ETL processes and operational data stores. Understanding of end-to-end application, network, and infrastructure architecture. Mainframe and COBOL experience. Experience developing automated test cases using BDD and TDD frameworks such as JEST, Cucumber, and Selenium. #J-18808-Ljbffr