Java ETL Developer AWS

About The Role

AWS/Java/ETL developer

North Carolina

DHHS-ITD is seeking an AWS/Java/ETL developer specializing in Data modernization using cloud solutions on AWS. DHHS-ITD is looking to hire an AWS/Java developer with 8-10 years of software development experience. This role involves close collaboration with the data modernization teams at ITD and DPH to design, implement, and manage AWS solutions that align with their technical requirements and business objectives.

• Experience in modernizing legacy applications, which should include refactoring/migrating in-house legacy applications to the cloud environment.
• Proficient in utilizing AWS services and related components towards building enterprise level Data Lakes.
• Experience in software development with hands‑on skills in Java—strong Java, J2EE, Java Spring framework & Hibernate technology.
• Experience working with any transactional or RDMS databases
• Experience with Dev Ops practices and automation tools
• SQL—Writing complex queries, understanding database relationships, debugging and performance tuning
• ETL tools—Hands‑on experience with cloud‑based tool
• Understanding data modeling
• Knowledge / experience using any ETL tools, experience with data analytics using Power
  
  BI or AWS Quick Sight etc. is plus.
• Must have experience/familiar with Agile/Scrum framework environments

• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and propose effective modernization strategies
• Design, develop and test Java‑based, cloud‑native applications and backend systems
• Designing, building, and maintaining ETL pipelines.
• Analyzing data models and business requirements.
• Data Validation:
  Query the database to verify that data is correctly inserted, updated, and deleted by the application, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Design, create and execute test cases
• Back‑end testing: validating back‑end logic and data processing that might not be immediately visible through the user interface
• Collaboration:
  
  Working closely with developers and business analysts to understand data requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Utilize AWS services within application architecture
• Develop, test, debug and deliver within timeline using best tools and best practices available.
• Participate in code reviews, ensure security best practices, and maintain clean, efficient code.
• Monitor application performance and optimize for cost, security, and reliability.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues and challenges.
• Ensures adherence to standards and best practices.
• Work with product manager, business stakeholders, and other team members to refine requirements and deliver solutions

Proficient in using various AWS services (e.g., VPC, EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS, EKS, RDS, API Gateway, Glue Crawlers, Athena) to build and manage cloud.

Experience in software development with hands‑on skills in Java—strong Java, J2EE, Java Spring framework & Hibernate technology.

Experience in modernizing applications, including refactoring, migration, and cloud‑native development.

Knowledge of modern database technologies and strategies for migrating and modernizing database systems.

Experience with Dev Ops practices and automation tools.

Experience with data analytics, business intelligence solutions (like Power BI or AWS Quick Sight).

Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross‑functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.

Experience working with creating AWS ETL jobs, data pipelines with high volumes of data.

AWS Certification.

State Government experience.

• AWS Cloud Data Modernization
• Java Application Development
• ETL Pipeline Design & Implementation
• Data Lake Architecture (AWS)
• Legacy Application Refactoring & Migration
• Agile / Scrum Development
• Dev Ops Automation & CI/CD
• SQL Query Development & Performance Tuning
• Data Modeling & Validation
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Requirements Gathering
• Cloud Cost, Security & Reliability Optimization
• Testing & Test Case Development

• AWS (VPC / EC2 / S3 / Lambda / ECS / EKS / RDS / API Gateway / Glue / Athena)
• Java / J2EE / Spring / Hibernate
• SQL / Relational Databases
• ETL Tools (AWS Glue / Cloud‑based ETL)
• Power BI / AWS Quick Sight
• Dev Ops Tools (Automation / CI‑CD)
• Docker / Containers
• Git / Version Control

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology. Preferred:
Master's in Computer Science, Master's in Data Science, MBA.

• State Government / Public Health
• Healthcare IT
• Government IT
• Cloud Data Modernization
• Data Engineering