Java Developer

Artifintech; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Artifintech is seeking a senior backend developer who has progressed from Java to Python and AWS cloud development. The role emphasizes hands-on coding, production-quality work, and strong architectural thinking.

We value leadership capability while maintaining a high level of practical coding involvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive AWS experience, strong Python skills, and experience with AWS services like Lambda and Step Functions, along with IaC tooling.

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.

Skills

AWS

Python

AWS Lambda

Kafka

AWS Step Functions

CloudWatch

System design

Hands-on coding

Communication

USA work exp

Tools

Terraform

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.