Contract -- AWS/Java/ETL developer -- Hybrid at Raleigh, North Carolina

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Role AWS/Java/ETL developer Responsibilities Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and propose effective modernization strategies Design, develop and test Java‑based, cloud‑native applications and backend systems Designing, building, and maintaining ETL pipelines Analyzing data models and business requirements Data Validation: query the database to verify that data is correctly inserted, updated, and deleted by the application, ensuring data accuracy and integrity Design, create and execute test cases Back‑end testing: validating back‑end logic and data processing that might not be immediately visible through the user interface Collaboration: working closely with developers and business analysts to understand data requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage Utilize AWS services within application architecture Develop, test, debug and deliver within timeline using best tools and best practices available Participate in code reviews, ensure security best practices, and maintain clean, efficient code Monitor application performance and optimize for cost, security, and reliability Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues and challenges Ensure adherence to standards and best practices Work with product manager, business stakeholders, and other team members to refine requirements and deliver solutions Qualifications Experience in modernizing legacy applications, including refactoring/migrating in-house legacy applications to the cloud environment Proficient in utilizing AWS services and related components towards building enterprise level Data Lakes Hands‑on skills in Java, J2EE, Java Spring framework and Hibernate technology Experience working with any transactional or RDBMS databases Experience with DevOps practices and automation tools SQL: writing complex queries, understanding database relationships, debugging and performance tuning Experience with ETL tools and cloud‑based data pipelines Understanding of data modeling Experience with data analytics using PowerBI or AWS QuickSight is a plus Must have experience/familiarity with Agile/Scrum Framework environments State Government experience is preferred AWS certification is a plus Skill Sets and Experience Proficient in using various AWS services (e.g., VPC, EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS, EKS, RDS, API Gateway, Glue Crawlers, Athena) to build and manage cloud solutions Experience in modernizing applications, including refactoring, migration, and cloud‑native development Knowledge of modern database technologies and strategies for migrating and modernizing database systems Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross‑functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders Experience creating AWS ETL jobs and data pipelines with high volumes of data #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobs via Dice