Software Development Lead - AWS

We are seeking an experienced AWS – Software Development Lead specialized in Transformation of Monolithic Java/J2EE application(s) to cloud native application(s). This role is crucial for our initiatives to transform, migrate, and modernize our legacy Java/J2EE applications, developed with technologies like Struts, Spring deployed on on-prem Servers into scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud-native solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of AWS cloud services, extensive development experience with Java/J2EE application architectures, and a proven track record in leading and executing successful application modernization projects. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing solutions that leverage serverless technologies, containers, and microservices patterns, while ensuring optimal performance, security, and operational efficiency

• Lead and participate in the assessment of existing Java/J2EE applications (Struts, Spring, Hibernate, WebLogic) to identify modernization opportunities and define target cloud-native architectures on AWS.
• Design a migration plan, develop, and implement solutions for migrating and transforming monolithic Java/J2EE applications into microservices-based, cloud-native architectures using AWS services.
• Develop and implement strategies for containerizing Java applications using Docker and deploying them on AWS ECS/EKS.
• Architect and implement serverless solutions using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, and other relevant services.
• Collaborate with development teams to refactor and optimize existing Java codebases for cloud environments, promoting best practices for twelve-factor apps. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers on cloud migration and modernization strategies.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Atlassian Bamboo, Bitbucket, AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitLab CI) for automated deployment and testing of cloud-native applications.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and scalability of cloud-native applications by implementing best practices for identity and access management (IAM), network security, monitoring (CloudWatch, X-Ray), and logging.
• Optimize AWS resource utilization and cost, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Stay up to date with the latest AWS services, cloud-native patterns, and industry trends, and evangelize their adoption within the organization.
• Document architectural designs, technical specifications, and operational procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to cloud-native applications and infrastructure.
• Utilize tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform to define and automate infrastructure provisioning for consistent deployment across environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience), Masters Preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience migrating applications onto the AWS platform.
• Solid migration experience from on-premises servers to the AWS platform using migration tools. Overall software development experience of at least 10 Years.
• Strong Java programming skills and experience with J2EE frameworks like Spring, Hibernate, and JSF.
• Extensive experience with core AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (AWS ECS, EKS).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Familiarity with messaging systems like Apache Kafka or Amazon Kinesis.
• DevOps practices for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, including version control, testing, and debugging.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a distributed, cloud-based environment.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional or AWS Certified Developer – Associate/Professional. (Preferred Qualification)

This is a temporary contract position with an hourly rate of $70 - $75.