Job ID: 97187-1
Job Title: Java AWS Cloud Engineer
Location: Plano Texas ,75024 (Local Only)
Interview Mode: Onsite
Duration: 6 months + possible extension
Rate Range: $50 - $53/hour on W2/ C2C (All inclusive)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java AWS Cloud Engineer to design, develop, and deliver scalable, cloud-native enterprise applications. This role is responsible for building robust, secure, and high-performing software solutions that integrate with internal systems and third-party applications using modern cloud technologies, microservices, and event-driven architectures.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Java, AWS, REST APIs, Microservices, Docker, CI/CD, and distributed systems, along with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions while collaborating with architects, product owners, and cross-functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Application Design & Development

• Design and develop scalable, resilient, and maintainable cloud-native applications using Java and AWS.
• Translate business and architectural requirements into detailed technical designs and low-level implementation plans.
• Produce technical design documentation, interface specifications, and development estimates.
• Build secure, high-performance enterprise applications following software engineering best practices.

Cloud & Microservices Architecture

• Design and implement cloud-native applications using AWS services.
• Develop microservices and distributed systems using modern architectural patterns.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and service integrations.
• Build asynchronous, event-driven solutions using messaging platforms such as:
  • Amazon SQS
  • Amazon SNS
  • Amazon EventBridge
  • Apache Kafka

Containerization & DevOps

• Develop containerized applications using Docker.
• Deploy and manage workloads using AWS container services such as ECS or EKS.
• Participate in CI/CD pipeline development, automation, and release management.
• Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management initiatives.

Performance & Reliability

• Design systems for scalability, reliability, fault tolerance, and high availability.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues.
• Implement distributed system best practices including retries, idempotency, monitoring, and observability.

Security & Compliance

• Follow secure coding practices and cloud security standards.
• Implement IAM policies, encryption, secrets management, and least-privilege access controls.
• Ensure applications comply with enterprise security and regulatory requirements.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Collaborate with architects, product managers, QA teams, and DevOps engineers.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and design reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices across the team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8 12 years of software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Experience designing and building cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Strong knowledge of Microservices Architecture and Distributed Systems.
• Experience with AWS services and cloud architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Event-Driven Architecture.
• Experience with messaging technologies such as:
  • Amazon SQS
  • Amazon SNS
  • Amazon EventBridge
  • Apache Kafka
• Strong experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Docker and containerized application development.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices including:
  • Unit Testing
  • Code Reviews
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Version Control
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.