Senior Java AWS Engineer

Capgemini; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Capgemini in New York is seeking a Senior Java AWS Engineer to design, develop and deploy scalable cloud-native applications on AWS using Java-based microservices. The role focuses on building secure, resilient systems for large-scale enterprise use with modern web front-end exposure.

The candidate will lead CI/CD pipelines, IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation), containerization, and Kubernetes deployments, while ensuring observability, security, and performance.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of hands-on Java development experience with Spring Boot and REST APIs.
• Strong expertise in AWS services (EC2, EKS, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, Aurora, DynamoDB, MSK, CloudWatch, IAM).
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CloudFormation and modern DevOps practices.
• Proven ability to build large-scale enterprise applications with high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Knowledge of security, observability, and production resiliency in cloud environments.
• Experience with React and TypeScript is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support scalable cloud-native apps using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and AWS.
• Build and maintain highly available, secure solutions leveraging AWS services.
• Develop modern web applications supporting 10,000+ concurrent users.
• Implement CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, containerization, and Kubernetes deployments.
• Improve reliability through monitoring, observability, and disaster recovery planning.
• Collaborate with architecture, engineering, and business teams on modernization initiatives.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

AWS services

React

TypeScript

DevOps practices

Security

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Senior Java AWS Engineer

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired bya collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizationsunlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Location - Jersey City NJ

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java AWS Engineer with strong expertise in designing, developing, and deploying scalable cloud-native applications on AWS. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in Java-based microservices, AWS services, modern web application architectures, DevOps automation, and production-scale engineering practices. This role will play a key part in building secure, resilient, and high-performing enterprise applications that support large user volumes and critical business workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support scalable cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and AWS services.

• Build and maintain highly available, secure, and resilient solutions leveraging AWS services such as EC2, EKS, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, Aurora, DynamoDB, and MSK.

• Develop modern, responsive web applications and workflow-driven user experiences capable of supporting 10,000+ concurrent users.

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation), containerization, and Kubernetes-based deployments.

• Drive application reliability through monitoring, observability, security controls, performance optimization, and disaster recovery planning.

• Collaborate with architecture, engineering, and business teams to deliver modernization initiatives and establish engineering best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7- 10+ years of hands-on experience in Java development, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices architecture.

• Strong expertise in AWS cloud services, including EC2, EKS, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, Aurora, DynamoDB, MSK, CloudWatch, IAM, networking, and security.

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CloudFormation, and modern DevOps practices.

• Proven ability to build and support large-scale enterprise applications with high availability, scalability, and performance requirements.

• Strong understanding of application security, observability, resiliency, monitoring, and performance tuning in production environments.

• Experience with React and TypeScript and knowledge of event-driven architecture is preferred.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: 100000.00 - 130000.00

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)

• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)

• Life and disability insurance

• Employee assistance programs

• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

Ref. code: 528952

Posted on: Aug 5, 2026

Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

Contract Type: Permanent

Location:

New York, NY, US

Brand: Capgemini

Professional Community: Software Engineering

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.