Xpert: Senior Java Developer (Data | AWS) (IT consultant)

Inspired Testing; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Part time

Job summary

A tech consulting company is seeking a Senior Java Developer to support a high-impact client engagement. This remote position requires expertise in Java, SQL, and AWS services. The successful candidate will build and maintain backend systems, deliver data workflows, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance product features. Applicants should possess a degree in Computer Science or a related field, with a strong background in handling data-intensive systems. Immediate start required.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Java and SQL required.
• Familiarity with Python is helpful.
• Experience with data-intensive systems and large datasets is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services on a large data platform.
• Deliver data workflows for batch and streaming use cases.
• Collaborate with product and stakeholders to deliver features.

Skills

Strong Java

SQL

AWS

Clear written communication

PostgreSQL

Data-intensive systems

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar

Tools

AWS (S3, Redshift, Athena, Kinesis, Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, SQS)

Job description

Role: Senior Java Developer (Data | AWS) (IT consultant)
Location: Remote (South Africa-based only)
Engagement: Independent Contractor | 3–6 Month Contract (renewable) (must be able to invoice monthly)
Start: Immediate start required. Max 1 week notice considered

Hours: Late start, late finish (to partly overlap with US hours)

Role Summary

InspiredXpert is looking for a hands‑on Backend Software Engineer to support a high‑impact client engagement focused on data services. This role suits an engineer who enjoys building reliable backend systems that ingest, transform, and serve large volumes of structured and streaming data. You will help deliver scalable, cloud‑native services that make data timely, accurate, and accessible to product teams and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services on top of a large data platform.
• Deliver data workflows for batch and streaming use cases.
• Use AWS services such as S3, Redshift, Athena, Kinesis, Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, SQS.
• Collaborate with product and stakeholders to deliver features.
• Document APIs, data models, workflows, and operational procedures.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong Java and SQL (Python familiarity helpful).
• Experience with data-intensive systems and large datasets (batch + streaming).
• Hands‑on AWS experience (services listed above).
• Strong database capability, PostgreSQL and Redshift beneficial.
• Clear written communication and documentation skills.
• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar (or equivalent experience).