Java Developer

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

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC in Dover, Delaware seeks a senior backend developer who migrated from Java to Python and AWS cloud development, and who continues to write production code daily.

Quality is the priority; candidates with lead/architect experience are welcome only if they remain highly hands-on and actively contribute code while shaping scalable cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software/cloud development experience preferred.
• Extensive hands-on AWS experience.
• Strong Python development experience, typically 5+ years.
• Experience with AWS Lambda, Terraform and Kafka.
• Experience with AWS Step Functions and CloudWatch.
• Strong system design and cloud architecture knowledge.
• Must be highly hands-on and actively writing code.
• Strategic thinker with strong communication and follow‑through.
• Significant experience working in the USA preferred.
• AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend development with a hands-on coding approach.
• Design and implement scalable cloud architectures on AWS.
• Write production-grade Python code daily.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

8+ years experience

Python development

AWS cloud development

Strong design & architecture

Hands-on coding

Effective communication

Tools

AWS Lambda

Terraform

Kafka

AWS Step Functions

CloudWatch

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Work Authorization: USC, GC, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD, H4-EAD

Job Summary
This is a true software development role, not an Infrastructure, DevOps, Platform, or Data Engineering position. The ideal candidate is a senior backend developer who has evolved from Java development into Python and AWS cloud development and continues to write production code daily.
Quality is the priority. Lead/Architect-level candidates are welcome only if they remain highly hands‑on.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of overall software/cloud development experience preferred.
• Extensive hands-on AWS experience.
• Strong Python development experience, typically 5+ years.
• Extensive experience with AWS Lambda.
• Experience with Terraform and IaC.
• Experience with Kafka.
• Experience with AWS Step Functions.
• Strong CloudWatch experience.
• Strong system design and cloud architecture knowledge.
• Must be highly hands‑on and actively writing code.
• Strategic thinker with strong communication and follow‑through.
• Significant professional experience working in the USA is strongly preferred.
• AWS certification such as Solutions Architect Professional or DevOps Engineer Professional is preferred.

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.