Java AWS Solution Engineer - Jersey City, NJ

Capgemini; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Senior Java/AWS engineer to design and deliver scalable, enterprise web applications for 10,000+ users. You will work with React front-ends, Spring Boot microservices, and cloud-native architectures, driving performance, security, and reliability.

Join Capgemini's global team to shape modern UI, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code, with opportunities for technical leadership and collaboration across architecture, engineering, and operations.

Qualifications

• Strong Java and AWS experience across AWS services and cloud infrastructure.
• Proven experience building large-scale enterprise web applications.
• Knowledge of React, TypeScript, Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strong experience in Java and Micro Services.
• Implement scalable, secure, and highly available AWS-based solutions.
• Build modern, responsive web applications with React front ends and Java/Spring Boot microservices.
• DevOps & Automation: CI/CD pipelines, IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation), automated testing and deployment.
• Reliability, Security & Performance engineering across cloud platforms.
• Technical leadership and cross-team collaboration to define roadmaps and best practices.
• Knowledge of modern application & UI engineering; microservice design is a plus.

Skills

Java

AWS

React

TypeScript

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

Kubernetes

Docker

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Onsite - Jersey City, NJ

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong Java & AWS expertise across EC2, EKS, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, Aurora,MSK, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, IAM, networking, and security services.
• Proven experience building large-scale enterprise web applications supporting 10,000+ users with modern UI/UX patterns, workflow-driven user journeys, and high-performance user interfaces.
• Strong Knowledge in React, TypeScript, Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures - good to have
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, CloudFormation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native engineering practices.
• Strong understanding of application scalability, resiliency, security, observability, and performance tuning in production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong experience in Java and Micro Services
• Implement scalable, secure, and highly available AWS-based solutions aligned with business and technology objectives.
• Build modern, responsive, workflow-driven web applications supporting 10,000+ concurrent users using React-based front ends and Java/Spring Boot microservices architectures.
• DevOps & Automation
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation), automated testing, and deployment frameworks to accelerate software delivery.
• Reliability, Security & Performance Engineering
• Implement monitoring, observability, security controls, performance optimisation, disaster recovery, and operational resilience capabilities across cloud platforms.
• Technical Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration
• Partner with architecture, engineering, operations, and business teams to define technology roadmaps, drive modernization initiatives, and establish engineering best practices.
• Knowledge of Modern Application & UI Engineering
• Knowledge of Microservice Design is a plus

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $100000 to $130000

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.