Software Engineer Java AWS

Virtusa; Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtusa in Hyderabad is seeking a Java/AWS Engineer to design, build, and maintain high-performance cloud applications. You will leverage core Java/J2EE and AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch) to power reliable, cloud-native solutions.

Key responsibilities include designing and building scalable backend services, deploying on AWS, implementing telemetry and monitoring, and optimizing performance for distributed systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Java or J2EE development.
• Hands-on experience with AWS EC2 and S3, RDS, Lambda, or CloudWatch.
• Proficiency in microservices, REST APIs, or enterprise web frameworks.
• Experience with relational databases (SQL, AWS RDS).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for distributed cloud-hosted systems.

Responsibilities

• Design & Build: Develop robust, scalable backend services using Java/J2EE.
• Cloud Architecture: Deploy, manage, and optimize applications on AWS EC2 and leverage S3, RDS, and Lambda.
• Monitoring & Maintenance: Implement telemetry, logging, and performance alerts using AWS CloudWatch.
• Database & Storage: Manage relational data using AWS RDS and object storage via S3.
• Optimization: Diagnose production issues, perform root cause analysis, and optimize cloud application performance.

Skills

Java / J2EE

REST APIs

Distributed systems

Troubleshooting

Tools

AWS EC2

S3

RDS

Lambda

CloudWatch

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Java / AWS Engineer to design, build, and maintain high-performance scalable cloud applications. In this role, you will leverage core Java/J2EE technologies and key AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch) to power reliable, cloud-native solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Build: Develop robust, scalable backend services using Java / J2EE.
• Cloud Architecture: Deploy, manage, and optimize applications on AWS EC2 and leverage cloud services such as S3, RDS, and Lambda.
• Monitoring & Maintenance: Implement telemetry, logging, and performance alerts using AWS CloudWatch.
• Database & Storage: Manage relational data using AWS RDS and object storage via S3.
• Optimization: Diagnose production issues, perform root cause analysis, and optimize cloud application performance.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Core Development: 3+ years of experience in Java or J2EE development.
• AWS Cloud Expertise: Hands‑on experience working with AWS EC2 and at least one or more of: S3, RDS, Lambda, or CloudWatch.
• Backend Architecture: Proficiency in microservices, REST APIs, or enterprise web application frameworks.
• Database Skills: Experience working with relational databases (SQL, AWS RDS).
• Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for distributed, cloud-hosted systems.