Senior Backend Dev: Java + Python & AWS Expert

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Java Developer with Python + AWS exp role in Dover, DE requires a strong backend coder transitioning from Java to Python and AWS cloud development. You will write production code daily and contribute to architecture decisions.

Ideal candidates are senior developers who prioritize quality and remain hands-on while leading initiatives. This contract role supports W-2, 1099, and C2C engagements.

Qualifications

• 1415+ years of overall software/cloud development experience preferred.
• Extensive hands-on AWS experience.
• Strong Python development experience, typically 5+ years.
• Strong previous Java development background.
• Extensive experience with AWS Lambda.
• Experience with Terraform and IaC.
• Strong API development experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Write production code daily; backend focus with Java, Python and AWS.
• Lead/architect-level candidates must remain highly hands-on.
• Focus on quality and reliable cloud-based solutions.

Skills

Java development

Python development

AWS cloud development

API development

Kafka

Terraform

Cloud architecture

Hands-on coding

Strong communication

Tools

AWS Lambda

Terraform

Kafka

AWS Step Functions

CloudWatch

Job description

The Java Developer with Python + AWS exp role in Dover, DE requires a strong backend coder transitioning from Java to Python and AWS cloud development. You will write production code daily and contribute to architecture decisions.

Ideal candidates are senior developers who prioritize quality and remain hands-on while leading initiatives. This contract role supports W-2, 1099, and C2C engagements.