AWS/Java Developer

Expert Technology Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 193,000; Part time

Job summary

Expert Technology Services seeks an experienced AWS/Java Developer to support North Carolina DHHS-ITD data modernization efforts. The role focuses on refactoring legacy apps, migrating to AWS, and building Java-based cloud-native solutions with DevOps practices.

The candidate will work with Java, J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, and AWS Data Lake architectures, employing Power BI or AWS QuickSight when needed, and collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of software development experience with Java, J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, AWS and cloud modernization.
• Experience building Java-based cloud-native applications and backend systems on AWS.
• Exposure to ETL tools, Power BI, AWS QuickSight and data analytics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Modernize legacy applications by refactoring and migrating to AWS cloud environments.
• Design, develop, and test Java-based cloud-native applications and backend systems.
• Develop enterprise applications using Java, J2EE, Spring, and Hibernate.
• Design and implement AWS solutions supporting Data Lakes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements and modernization strategies.
• Apply DevOps practices and automation to development and deployment.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain clean, secure code.
• Monitor and optimize cloud apps for performance, security, and cost.

Skills

Java

J2EE

Spring Framework

Hibernate

AWS

Cloud modernization

DevOps

Agile/Scrum

Data Lakes

RDBMS

Tools

Power BI

AWS QuickSight

ETL tools

Job description

AWS / Java Developer

Client: State of North Carolina DHHS, IT Division (DHHS-ITD)
Position Type: Contract
Experience: 8 10 Years

DHHS-ITD is seeking an experienced AWS/Java Developer to support data modernization initiatives in collaboration with ITD and the Division of Public Health (DPH). The developer will design, develop, modernize, and maintain cloud-native applications and AWS solutions aligned with technical and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Modernize legacy applications by refactoring and migrating on-premise applications to AWS cloud environments.
• Design, develop, and test Java-based cloud-native applications and backend systems.
• Develop enterprise applications using Java, J2EE, Spring Framework, and Hibernate.
• Design and implement AWS solutions supporting enterprise-level Data Lakes.
• Utilize appropriate AWS services within application and data architectures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and recommend application modernization strategies.
• Work with transactional and relational database (RDBMS) technologies.
• Develop, test, debug, and deliver scalable applications using engineering best practices.
• Apply DevOps practices and automation tools to application development and deployment.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain clean, secure, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Monitor and optimize cloud applications for performance, security, reliability, and cost.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and cloud-related technical issues.
• Ensure adherence to architecture standards, security requirements, and development best practices.
• Work with product managers, business stakeholders, and technical teams to refine requirements and deliver solutions.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and iterative software delivery.
• Support ETL and data integration activities where required.
• Experience with Power BI, AWS QuickSight, ETL tools, or data analytics is a plus.

Required Skills

8 10 years of software development experience with strong hands-on expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring Framework, Hibernate, AWS, cloud application modernization, legacy application migration, RDBMS/transactional databases, DevOps, automation, and Agile/Scrum.

Experience building solutions using AWS services and enterprise Data Lake architectures is highly desired. Exposure to ETL tools, Power BI, AWS QuickSight, and data analytics is an added advantage.