Senior Java & AWS Cloud Engineer — Hybrid | Flexible Time Off

Principal Financial Group

Charlotte, Des Moines (NC, IA)

Hybrid

USD 94,000 - 127,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Principal Financial Group is seeking a skilled Java developer with strong AWS experience to design, build, and maintain enterprise-scale applications. The role involves collaborating with business stakeholders, designing serverless cloud solutions, and supporting production systems across hybrid environments.

The candidate should have 3+ years of experience, proficiency in Java and AWS, and SQL skills, with a track record of modernizing legacy platforms.

Qualifications

Associates or Bachelors in computer science, technology, engineering or math, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of work experience.
2+ years of Java and AWS.
SQL experience required.
Experience building and supporting enterprise-scale applications.
Experience with legacy platforms and modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and lead design sessions.
Design and develop Java-based applications.
Build and maintain AWS cloud services and serverless solutions.
Support production systems and resolve incidents.
Participate in technical design of features with focus on advanced areas.
Collaborate with other technical teams for high-quality integrations.
Diagnose and resolve workflow or system issues and provide ongoing support.
Create and maintain documentation for solutions, processes, configurations, and standards.