Sr. Java Developer; AWS Lambda​/Microservices

Job Title:

Sr. Java Developer (AWS Lambda / Microservices)

Location:

Chapel Hill, NC (Remote)

Employment Type:

W2 Contract

Zip Staff is hiring a Sr. Java Developer for our client, a global IT services and consulting organization, to design and enhance cloud-native applications using Java and AWS. You will build scalable microservices and serverless workflows with AWS Lambda, working with cross-functional and Dev Ops teams in an Agile environment. This is an approximately 5-month, fully remote contract role.

• Design, develop and maintain microservices-based applications primarily using Java.
• Implement serverless functions and workflows using AWS Lambda and related AWS services.
• Participate in the full SDLC, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing and deployment.
• Write clean, efficient and well-documented code that follows coding standards.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops teams on CI/CD pipeline integration and deployment.
• Troubleshoot, debug and resolve production issues promptly.
• Engage in peer code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and provide technical guidance.
• Improve system reliability, scalability and maintainability through refactoring.

• Senior-level professional experience developing applications in Java.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda and serverless architecture.
• Proven experience designing and building microservices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Agile delivery.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging and code review skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be based in the United States.

• Experience with Spring Boot and REST APIs.
• Experience with other AWS services such as API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, SQS/SNS and Step Functions.
• Infrastructure-as-code experience (Cloud Formation, CDK or Terraform).
• AWS certification.

• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) + 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off.
• Referral Program.

Zip Staff connects skilled technology professionals with leading organizations across the United States, matching top talent with impactful contract and full-time opportunities.