Java AWS developer

Cephas Consultancy Services; Chennai District, Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services is seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with 5+ years of expertise in Spring Boot, Spring, microservices, and AWS cloud technologies. You will design, develop, and deploy high-performance backend systems powering our digital platforms in an agile environment.

You will design scalable backend systems, build microservices, and integrate with AWS services while ensuring code quality and security.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java backend development experience.
• Proficient in Spring Boot, Spring JPA/Hibernate, and Spring Cloud.
• Hands-on with AWS cloud services and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and integrating frontends.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend systems in Java (8/17/21).
• Build and maintain microservices for core platform.
• Deploy applications using GitLab and AWS infrastructure.
• Ensure code quality with unit and integration tests (JUnit, Mockito).
• Participate in architecture discussions and code reviews.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems.
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum.
• Contribute to SDLC process improvements.
• Develop frontend components with React and optimize performance.

Skills

Spring Boot

Spring Framework

Microservices

AWS

REST APIs

JUnit/Mockito

Docker

CI/CD

GitLab

SQL/NoSQL

React

Tools

GitLab

AWS Infrastructure

Docker

GCP

Kubernetes

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Developer with 5+ years of expertise in Spring Boot, Spring, Microservices architecture, and AWS cloud technologies. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying high-performance, scalable backend systems that power our digital platforms. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend systems using Java (8/17/21), Spring, and Spring Boot
• Build and maintain microservices for our core platform
• Integrate with cloud-native AWS services (ECS, S3, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, SNS/SQS) and GCP services (GKE, Apigee, Service accounts, Google Cloud Storage, BigQuery)
• Ensure high code quality through automated unit and integration testing
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design sessions
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems
• Implement security and data protection best practices
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the SDLC process
• Build reusable React components and optimize application performance
• Deploy applications using GitLab and AWS infrastructure

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise:

• Strong experience with Spring Boot, Spring JPA/Hibernate, and Spring Cloud
• Hands‑on experience deploying applications on GitLab
• Hands‑on experience deploying applications on AWS infrastructure
• Experience integrating frontend applications with RESTful APIs and JSON
• Proficiency in building and consuming RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and Git version control
• Experience with testing frameworks: JUnit and Mockito
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization: Azure Entra ID, OAuth2, and JWT
• Experience with Valkey (Redis-compatible cache)
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB)
• Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Datadog)
• Experience with modern frontend technologies, particularly React

Professional Competencies:

• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GCP services and cloud-native architecture
• Knowledge of microservices design patterns and best practices
• Experience with advanced AWS services and serverless architecture
• Contribution to open‑source projects
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and enterprise-scale applications
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements