Cloud Native Engineer-Other - Intermediate - Jersey City, NJ

Innova Solutions Inc; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Pharmacy

Dental & Vision

401(k)

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Referral program

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer-Other (Intermediate) for a contract-to-hire role in Jersey City, NJ. The position focuses on building production-grade software using Java and Python on AWS, with emphasis on secure, scalable services and APIs.

The role requires 6+ years of backend experience, hands-on cloud and IaC skills (Terraform), and collaboration with product, QA, SRE, and security teams. Eligible for conversion after 6+ months based on performance.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 3+ years of applied experience.
• Hands-on experience with application development, testing, and supporting services in production.
• Proficiency in Java and/or Python with strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and OO design.
• Working experience with AWS and deploying/operating backend services in cloud environments.
• Experience building and consuming APIs; familiarity with microservices and/or event-driven architectures.
• Experience with Terraform (or similar infrastructure-as-code tooling) and environment/workspace organization.
• Experience with backend data model design and working with databases (relational and/or NoSQL).
• Understanding of secure coding practices and how to build resilient services (logging/monitoring, error handling, performance).
• Ability to work independently on well-scoped problems while collaborating on more ambiguous designs.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains production-grade software using Java and/or Python on AWS.
• Writes secure, high-quality code and participates in code reviews.
• Delivers APIs and microservices aligned to architecture standards.
• Utilizes CI/CD and infrastructure as code to improve delivery speed.
• Collaborates with product, QA, SRE/operations, and security teams.

Skills

Java

Python

APIs

Microservices

Event-driven

Security practices

Independent work

Education

Software engineering certification

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Docker

CI/CD

REST/gRPC

Job description

We’re Looking for a Software Engineer-Other - IntermediatePosition type: Contract to Hire Duration: 6+ MonthsJob Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains production-grade software solutions using Java and/or Python on AWS. Writes secure, high-quality code and participates in code reviews to ensure correctness, performance, and maintainability. Troubleshoots issues across the application stack, including root-cause analysis and remediation for production incidents. Contributes to system design discussions and implements well-structured services and APIs aligned to architecture standards. Uses SDLC toolchains and automation (CI/CD, testing, infrastructure as code) to improve delivery speed and reliability. Applies enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering tools appropriately (e.g., coding support, code review, test generation, troubleshooting) and validates outputs for security, correctness, and performance. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional partners (product, QA, SRE/operations, security) to deliver features and improvements. Documents technical decisions and supports knowledge sharing within the team.

Must Have:

• Backend end engineer: Java/Python AWS/ cloud Terraform Database Industry exp. min 6 plus years

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 3+ years of applied experience (or equivalent practical experience).
• Hands-on experience with application development, testing, and supporting services in production.
• Proficiency in Java and/or Python with strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and OO design.
• Working experience with AWS and deploying/operating backend services in cloud environments.
• Experience building and consuming APIs; familiarity with microservices and/or event-driven architectures.
• Experience with Terraform (or similar infrastructure-as-code tooling) and environment/workspace organization.
• Experience with backend data model design and working with databases (relational and/or NoSQL).
• Understanding of secure coding practices and how to build resilient services (logging/monitoring, error handling, performance).
• Ability to work independently on well-scoped problems while collaborating on more ambiguous designs.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience with messaging/eventing systems (e.g., Kafka, SQS/SNS, Kinesis, MQ).
• Experience with Docker/containerization and CI/CD pipeline tooling.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and practices (unit/integration testing, TDD familiarity).
• Familiarity with modern API design patterns (REST, gRPC) and observability practices (metrics, tracing).

We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

• Pay Range*:$ 80/Hr.
• *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits:

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time
• and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [emailprotected] or [phone]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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Thank You! Team Innova Solutions