Java AWS Developer

Valiant Technologies LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC is seeking a skilled Java AWS Developer to join our team in Denver. The role focuses on building cloud-native applications, automating CI/CD pipelines, and maintaining scalable systems on AWS.

You will design Java-based backend services, manage CI/CD pipelines, and implement infrastructure as code using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation, leveraging Kubernetes for orchestration as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java development (Java 5+).
• Strong AWS service knowledge (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and IaC tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend applications and microservices.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform or CloudFormation.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS Cloud

DevOps

CI/CD

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Maven/Gradle

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform/AWS CloudFormation

Job description

• We are looking for a skilled Java AWS Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java development and hands‑on experience with AWS cloud services and DevOps practices. You will be responsible for developing cloud‑native applications, automating CI/CD pipelines, and maintaining highly available and scalable systems on AWS.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend applications and microservices.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS Code Pipeline.
• Implement infrastructure as code (iMac) using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Manage AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, ECS, EKS, IAM, CloudWatch, and CloudTrail.
• Monitor and improve system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Java / Java 5+ and Spring Boot framework.
• Experience in AWS cloud services – EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudFormation, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, etc.
• Solid knowledge of DevOps tools – Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD implementation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Hands‑on with Docker and container orchestration using Kubernetes or AWS ECS/EKS.
• Good understanding of RESTful APIs, Microservices architecture, and system integration.

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.