Senior Java Developer (AWS Serverless / GenAI / GitHub Copilot)

Drillo.AI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Senior Java Developer with 8+ years of experience in Java and strong expertise in AWS serverless services. The successful candidate will design and implement scalable backend solutions, integrate Generative AI capabilities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Strong skills in CI/CD pipelines and AI-assisted development tools, including GitHub Copilot, are essential. This mid-senior level contract position involves mentoring junior developers and optimizing enterprise applications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in Java development.
• Strong expertise in AWS serverless services.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and Docker.
• Solid understanding of microservices and event-driven architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend solutions using Java.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver secure applications.
• Integrate GenAI capabilities into applications.
• Utilize GitHub Copilot for development acceleration.
• Maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.

Skills

Java development

AWS serverless services

Generative AI tools

GitHub Copilot

Microservices

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Debugging

Collaboration

Job description

Senior Java Developer (AWS Serverless / GenAI / GitHub Copilot)

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer with deep expertise in AWS serverless architectures and exposure to Generative AI (GenAI) tools and GitHub Copilot. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and optimize enterprise‑grade applications, leveraging modern cloud‑native practices and AI‑assisted development workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend solutions using Java and AWS serverless services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver secure, high‑performance applications.
• Integrate GenAI capabilities into applications where applicable, enhancing automation and user experience.
• Utilize GitHub Copilot and other AI‑assisted coding tools to accelerate development and improve code quality.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Ensure best practices in CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps pipelines.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and refactor existing systems for performance and scalability.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical design discussions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in Java development.
• Strong expertise in AWS serverless services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Solid understanding of microservices, event‑driven architectures, and cloud‑native design patterns.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to Generative AI tools and practical use of GitHub Copilot in development workflows.
• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Excellent problem‑solving, debugging, and performance optimization skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Consulting

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting