Senior Cloud-Native Java Engineer - AWS & AI Tools

OpenTalent; Washington; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent in Washington is seeking a senior software engineer to design and implement cloud-native features on AWS and to own critical components across the SDLC. You will mentor developers, drive technical decisions, and build robust CI/CD pipelines with automated tests, while collaborating with architects, BAs, and product stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as is a commitment to secure coding practices and documenting

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Professional Java experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud-native development on AWS.
• Proficiency with modern languages/frameworks and CI/CD.
• Experience with automated testing and secure coding.
• Strong mentoring and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with team members.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud-native features and services on AWS.
• Uphold code quality through reviews, testing, and best practices.
• Mentor developers and contribute to technical decisions.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated tests.
• Collaborate with architects, BAs, PMs, and stakeholders to meet project goals.
• Create and maintain documentation for complex solutions.
• Participate in requirements-gathering sessions to align technical inputs with business needs.

Skills

Java

AWS

CI/CD

Testing

Mentoring

Cloud-native

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Amazon Q Developer

CI/CD tooling

Automated testing frameworks

Job description

OpenTalent in Washington is seeking a senior software engineer to design and implement cloud-native features on AWS and to own critical components across the SDLC. You will mentor developers, drive technical decisions, and build robust CI/CD pipelines with automated tests, while collaborating with architects, BAs, and product stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as is a commitment to secure coding practices and documenting