AWS Java Tech Lead — Kafka, Spring Boot & DevOps

TechDigital Group; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in the United States is seeking a Lead Developer to design and maintain innovative software solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in Linux Shell, DevOps practices, and cloud technologies like AWS. Responsibilities include leading development efforts, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring high standards of code quality. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Linux Shell Scripting and DevOps tools like GitHub is essential.
• Strong expertise in Python and Spring Boot (Java 17) is crucial.
• Experience with Docker and containerization is vital.
• Proficiency in AWS services is necessary.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL and Oracle SQL is important.
• Understanding of Kafka for real-time data streaming is required.
• Familiarity with Terraform and Hashicorp Vault is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of software applications using Python and Spring Boot.
• Oversee Docker and containerization strategies to enhance deployment processes.
• Provide expertise in AWS services for secure cloud solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate PostgreSQL and Oracle databases.
• Utilize Kafka for real-time data streaming.
• Implement Linux Shell Scripting for operational efficiency.
• Drive the adoption of DevOps practices using GitHub.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in software development.
• Mentor junior developers to enhance their skills.
• Engage in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate to gather requirements and translate them into action.
• Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Springboot Java (17)

Messaging (AWS SQS, Active MQ, Webmethods UM, Kafka Streaming)

Terraform

AWS (Fargate ECS, CloudWatch, Secrets Manager, SQS, etc.)

Hashicorp Vault

Github

DevOps (Concourse & Github Actions)

Docker/Containerization

Linux Shell

SQL (Oracle & Postgres)

Job description

A leading tech firm in the United States is seeking a Lead Developer to design and maintain innovative software solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in Linux Shell, DevOps practices, and cloud technologies like AWS. Responsibilities include leading development efforts, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring high standards of code quality. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.