Java/AWS Power System Software Consultant

Ampcus Inc; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. seeks an experienced Java/AWS Power System Software Consultant to design, develop, modernize, and support enterprise‑grade Power Systems applications for load forecasting, outage coordination, and energy operations.

The role emphasizes Java development, hands‑on AWS cloud expertise, and delivering scalable, secure solutions in mission‑critical environments. You'll design scalable architectures with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, and AWS services, build integrations,

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience developing Java applications in energy, utilities, or large enterprise environments.
• Senior candidates should have experience leading architecture, modernization, or cloud transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Java-based Power Systems applications.
• Design scalable solutions using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, AWS Step Functions, and cloud‑native AWS services.
• Build and support integrations between enterprise applications and data platforms.
• Ensure application reliability, scalability, security, and performance.
• Support modernization initiatives, including cloud migration and microservices adoption.
• Collaborate with system operators, planners, data engineers, and cloud engineers.
• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Implement monitoring, automation, logging, and operational support processes.
• Provide technical leadership for enhancements, upgrades, and performance optimization.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Java/AWS Power System Software Consultant with expertise to design, develop, modernize, and support enterprise‑grade Power Systems applications that enable load forecasting, outage coordination, and other critical energy operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong Java development skills, hands‑on AWS cloud experience, and the ability to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions in a mission‑critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Java-based Power Systems applications.
• Design scalable solutions using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, AWS Step Functions, and cloud‑native AWS services.
• Build and support integrations between enterprise applications and data platforms.
• Ensure application reliability, scalability, security, and performance.
• Support modernization initiatives, including cloud migration and microservices adoption.
• Collaborate with system operators, planners, data engineers, and cloud engineers.
• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Implement monitoring, automation, logging, and operational support processes.
• Provide technical leadership for enhancements, upgrades, and performance optimization.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience developing Java applications in energy, utilities, or large enterprise environments.
• Senior‑level candidates should have experience leading architecture, modernization, or cloud transformation initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices.
• AWS services including EC2, EKS/ECS, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudWatch, and Step Functions.
• Oracle SQL, PostgreSQL, and enterprise relational databases.
• Enterprise integration patterns and workflow orchestration.
• Understanding of Power Systems, Load Forecasting, Outage Coordination, or Energy Operations.
• Exposure to ML/AI applications such as time-series analytics and forecasting.
• CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and cloud operations.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a mission‑critical environment.

Since 1995, iTech Solutions Inc., has been providing IT Consulting and Direct Hire Services to the Insurance, Financial, Communications, Manufacturing and Government sectors with local offices in Connecticut, Minnesota, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, North Carolina, and New Jersey / Pennsylvania area.

Our recruiting strategy is simple, if you want to find qualified IT professionals then use IT professionals to find them. So at iTech Solutions, our personnel are all career IT professionals with a wide range of IT experience. We can honestly say our staff understands the technologies, the complexities of finding and selecting the appropriate personnel and the pressures of running successful IT projects.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for any employment visas, at hiring or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B visas. Corp-to-Corp or subcontract personnel will not be considered for this position.

iTech Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.