Java AWS Developer

Ampstek; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampstek is seeking a skilled Java AWS Developer to join our team in Florida. You will design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend applications and microservices, focusing on cloud-native solutions on AWS.

Responsibilities include building CI/CD pipelines, implementing IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation, and managing AWS services. You will work with Docker and Kubernetes to ensure scalable and reliable systems, collaborating closely with QA and operations.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8+) and Spring Boot.
• Hands-on AWS cloud services experience (EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, etc.).
• Solid knowledge of DevOps tools and CI/CD implementation.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend applications and microservices.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Implement IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Manage AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, ECS/EKS, IAM).
• Monitor, optimize, and ensure reliability and scalability of systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth deployments.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis.

Skills

Java / Java 8+

Spring Boot

AWS cloud services

DevOps tools

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Terraform / CloudFormation

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 CodePipeline.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) 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 8+ 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.