Java Developer; Advanced Java + AWS

Akkodis is seeking a Java Developer (Advanced Java + AWS) for a Contract job with a client in McLean, VA
. The ideal candidate will have Java development experience with deep AWS expertise and hands‑on cloud‑native design and deployment skills.

Rate Range: $53.03/hour to $56.81/hour
;
The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

• Design, develop, and deploy cloud‑native Java applications using AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, Dynamo
  
  DB, ECS, EKS, and Fargate
  .
• Build and maintain serverless architectures leveraging AWS Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway, Cloud Formation, and Cloud Watch.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using AWS API Gateway and Lambda‑backed services.
• Create, optimize, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using AWS Code Pipeline, Code Build, and Code Deploy.
• Implement automated testing frameworks within AWS Dev Ops workflows to improve quality and reduce regression time.
• Monitor, log, and troubleshoot applications using Cloud Watch, X‑Ray
  , and other AWS observability tools.
• Design scalable, secure cloud infrastructure using AWS Cloud Formation, IAM, KMS, EBS snapshots, S3 replication, and disaster recovery strategies.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8–10 years of hands‑on Java development experience with strong understanding of Advanced Java concepts and cloud‑native application patterns.
• Strong experience with AWS services
  , including Lambda, EC2, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, Dynamo
  
  DB, Cloud Formation, Cloud Trail, and Code Pipeline.
• Proficiency in CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and distributed application development.
• Experience with microservices, serverless computing, and cloud optimization patterns.
• Solid understanding of Dev Ops practices, including logging, monitoring, and cloud performance tuning.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and collaborative team skills.

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Pay Details: $53.03 to $56.81 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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