AWS Lead Software Engineer: Cloud, Kafka & CI/CD Leader

Ampcus Inc; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. is seeking a senior software engineer to design, build, and deploy scalable cloud-based applications in a real-time data environment. You will work with Java, Spring, Kafka, and AWS, driving architecture decisions and implementing IaC strategies.

You will lead with Agile methods, mentor peers, and ensure strong security and resiliency across financial services platforms. This role requires communication skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of applied software engineering experience.
• Advanced Java and Spring skills with hands-on Kafka, AWS, and infrastructure as code.
• Strong SDLC, automation, Agile practices, resiliency, and security knowledge; familiarity with financial services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and operate scalable cloud-based software systems.
• Provide technical leadership and coaching to teams.
• Promote Agile and CI/CD practices across projects.
• Apply emerging technologies to support business needs.

Skills

Java

Spring

Kafka

AWS

Azure

CI/CD

Terraform

Cloud security

Data streaming

Financial services

Tools

Terraform

AWS services

Azure services

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is seeking a senior software engineer to design, build, and deploy scalable cloud-based applications in a real-time data environment. You will work with Java, Spring, Kafka, and AWS, driving architecture decisions and implementing IaC strategies.

You will lead with Agile methods, mentor peers, and ensure strong security and resiliency across financial services platforms. This role requires communication skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset.