Lead AWS Developer (Node/Java) – Cloud-Native & CI/CD

Valiant Technologies LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC seeks an experienced Lead AWS Developer skilled in Node.js and Java to lead cloud-native applications on AWS. You will design scalable backend services, mentor teams, and drive high-quality delivery on a C2C/1099 contract. Location: Plano, TX.

Responsibilities include building REST APIs, leveraging Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, and implementing CI/CD pipelines with Docker and Kubernetes. A strong background in security and performance optimization is required.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.
• Expertise in Node.js or Java backend development.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of AWS serverless architecture and cloud-native development.
• Experience with CI/CD tools, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of database technologies, application security, and performance optimization.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• AWS certification is a plus.
• Experience: 8+ years in software development, including strong AWS development experience and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Develop backend services and REST APIs using Node.js and/or Java.
• Work with AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, S3, EC2, DynamoDB, SQS, and SNS.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available applications.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and business teams to deliver solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and mentor development teams.
• Follow best practices for application security, performance, and monitoring.

Skills

AWS

Node.js

Java

REST APIs

Microservices

Distributed systems

CI/CD

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Security

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

Valiant Technologies LLC seeks an experienced Lead AWS Developer skilled in Node.js and Java to lead cloud-native applications on AWS. You will design scalable backend services, mentor teams, and drive high-quality delivery on a C2C/1099 contract. Location: Plano, TX.

Responsibilities include building REST APIs, leveraging Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, and implementing CI/CD pipelines with Docker and Kubernetes. A strong background in security and performance optimization is required.