Java AWS Developer

Valiant Technologies LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC is seeking an experienced Java developer to design and optimize high-throughput microservices. You will own the full lifecycle from design to production, focusing on availability, performance, and robust testing.

Expect extensive work with SpringBoot, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka, and AWS/EKS. You will implement CI/CD pipelines, manage containers with Docker/Helm, and leverage Splunk for operational insights.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Java development experience.
• 3+ years with MongoDB.
• Experience designing highly available, distributed systems.
• Strong SpringBoot, Redis, Kafka and microservices expertise.
• Extensive AWS deployments, EKS, Kubernetes, Docker and Helm.
• Proficient in CI/CD with Jenkins, Maven, Git workflows.
• Deep knowledge of Nginx, load balancing and CDN.
• Performance tuning (JVM, memory profiling) and automated testing (JUnit/TestNG).
• Familiarity with Splunk for monitoring and alerting.
• Agile methodologies and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize high-throughput microservices.
• Drive full lifecycle from design to deployment with high availability.
• Architect and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS (EKS, Docker, Helm).
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
• Configure Nginx for load balancing and traffic management.
• Utilize Splunk for monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance development efficiency.
• Apply strong troubleshooting and deployment experience to ensure reliability.

Skills

Java

SpringBoot

MongoDB

AWS

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Nginx

Performance tuning

JUnit/TestNG

Distributed systems

Leadership

Communication

AI tools RooCode/Claude

Redis

Kafka

Docker

Terraform

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Jenkins

Maven

Git

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize high-throughput, zero-downtime microservices using Java, SpringBoot, Redis, MongoDB, and Kafka.
• Drive the full lifecycle of applications from design to deployment, focusing on high availability, performance tuning (JVM, memory profiling), and robust testing (JUnit, TestNG).
• Architect and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, including EKS cluster management, Docker containerization, and Helm chart deployments.
• Implement and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Maven, and Git, ensuring seamless and automated deployments.
• Configure and optimize Nginx for load balancing and traffic management, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Leverage Splunk for comprehensive monitoring, logging, and proactive troubleshooting across the entire system stack.
• Utilize AI tools like RooCode and Claude to enhance development and operational efficiency.
• Apply sharp troubleshooting skills and real-world deployment experience to ensure system reliability and performance.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of professional Java development experience, including 3+ years with MongoDB.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools such as RooCode and Claude .
• Proven expertise in designing and developing highly available, distributed, and scalable enterprise systems.
• Strong command of SpringBoot, Redis, Kafka, and Microservices architecture.
• Extensive experience with AWS deployments, EKS cluster management, Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm charts.
• Proficiency in CI/CD practices, including Jenkins, Maven builds, Git, and PR workflows.
• Deep understanding of Nginx, Load Balancing, HTTP specifications, and CDN.
• Experience with performance tuning (JVM, memory profiling, heap analysis) and automated testing frameworks (JUnit, TestNG).
• Familiarity with template-driven rendering, client/server MVC architectures, and Splunk for system monitoring.
• Solid grasp of the Software Development Lifecycle, Agile methodologies, and sharp troubleshooting skills.
• Self-starter with strong leadership capabilities and excellent communication skills (written and verbal) for technical and non-technical teams.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer).
• Experience with other monitoring/alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
• Familiarity with security best practices in cloud and application development.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.