Java/AWS Engineer

Compunnel, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. is searching for a skilled Java/AWS Engineer to design, develop, and maintain cloud-based applications and interfaces. This role emphasizes building scalable solutions using Java, Node.js, and AWS while engaging in Agile practices and architectural initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess over 6 years of experience in software development and cloud engineering, with proven expertise in RESTful API development, along with strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on software development and cloud engineering experience.
• 3+ years experience with RESTful APIs using Java and Node.js.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain highly available and scalable cloud-based applications.
• Develop RESTful APIs using Java and Node.js.
• Monitor and support production environments using various tools.

Skills

Java

AWS

Node.js

RESTful APIs

Kafka

TDD

Agile

Oracle PL/SQL

Docker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Splunk

Datadog

Kibana

Jenkins

Job description

We are seeking a Java/AWS Engineer to design, develop, and maintain modern, highly available, and scalable cloud-based applications and interfaces for a next-generation platform. This role involves building enterprise-grade solutions using Java, Node.js, AWS, Kafka, REST APIs, and cloud-native technologies while contributing to architectural initiatives, production support, and continuous improvement within an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain highly available and scalable cloud-based applications and interfaces.
• Develop RESTful APIs using Java and Node.js.
• Design and implement event-driven applications utilizing Kafka.
• Develop and maintain database solutions using Oracle PL/SQL.
• Publish and manage APIs using API Gateway technologies such as Apigee or Stratum.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and support production environments using tools such as Splunk, Datadog, and Kibana.
• Participate in architectural design discussions and contribute to enterprise technology initiatives.
• Collaborate with Agile teams throughout sprint planning, development, testing, and deployment activities.
• Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Contribute to cloud-native application development and modernization initiatives.
• Share technical knowledge, mentor team members, and promote engineering best practices.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to improve application quality and delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of hands-on software development and cloud engineering experience.
• 3+ years of experience working on complex architectural designs and technology initiatives.
• 3+ years of experience working in Agile development environments using Scrum or Kanban.
• 3+ years of experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Strong experience developing RESTful APIs using Java and Node.js.
• Experience designing and developing event-driven applications using Kafka.
• Experience publishing APIs using API Gateway technologies such as Apigee or Stratum.
• Experience using production support and monitoring tools such as Splunk, Datadog, or Kibana.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing cloud-native applications on AWS, including Lambda, EKS, Step Functions, S3, and DynamoDB.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Jenkins Core, uDeploy, Concourse, or Terraform.
• Experience with data modeling and data processing pipelines.
• Experience with Docker or other containerization technologies.
• Knowledge of ETL processes and operational data stores.
• Understanding of end-to-end application, network, and infrastructure architecture.
• Mainframe and COBOL experience.
• Experience developing automated test cases using BDD and TDD frameworks such as JEST, Cucumber, and Selenium.