AWS Java Developer Job Washington area,District of Columbia USA,Software Development

Job Summary:

The NC DHHS AWS/Java Developer will play a critical role in modernizing legacy applications by designing, developing, and managing cloud-native solutions on AWS. This position requires collaboration with data modernization teams to implement scalable, secure, and efficient AWS-based data platforms and Java backend systems aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and propose modernization strategies.
Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based cloud-native applications and backend systems.
Utilize AWS services such as VPC, EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS, EKS, RDS, API Gateway, Glue Crawlers, and Athena in application architecture.
Develop and manage enterprise-level Data Lakes and AWS ETL jobs/data pipelines handling high volumes of data.
Participate in code reviews ensuring security best practices and clean, efficient code.
Monitor and optimize application performance for cost, security, and reliability.
Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues and challenges.
Adhere to standards, best practices, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Work closely with product managers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to refine requirements and deliver solutions.

Required Skills &

Certifications:

8-10 years of software development experience with strong proficiency in Java, J2EE, Java Spring framework, and Hibernate technology.
At least 5 years of experience with AWS services including VPC, EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS, EKS, RDS, API Gateway, Glue Crawlers, and Athena.
Experience in modernizing legacy applications through refactoring, migration, and cloud-native development.
Proven knowledge of transactional and RDBMS databases and strategies for database modernization.
Experience with Dev Ops practices and automation tools.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum Framework environments.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills &

Certifications:

Experience with data analytics and business intelligence tools such as Power BI or AWS Quick Sight.
Experience creating AWS ETL jobs and managing high-volume data pipelines.
AWS Certification.
Experience working in state government environments.

Special Considerations:

All work must be completed on-site at the client's discretion.
Absences greater than two weeks require prior approval and contact information must be provided.
Compliance with client policies regarding subcontracting and outsourcing is mandatory.
Adherence to client's compensation and overtime payment policies is required.

Scheduling:

Assignment duration from August 17, 2026, to August 17, 2027.
Work schedule details to be determined by client; on-site presence expected.