SR. JAVA DEVELOPER - AWS / DEVOPS

Job Overview:

We are seeking highly skilled Senior Java Developers with strong AWS and DevOps experience to join our team in McLean, VA. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, able to work independently with minimal hand-holding, and collaborate effectively with existing team members.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong experience in Java development with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Hands-on AWS experience in services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudFormation, or related AWS cloud solutions.
• DevOps expertise, including CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions), infrastructure as code (Terraform/CloudFormation), and automation scripting.
• Ability to work independently and quickly adapt to existing team structures and workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications within an AWS cloud environment.
• Implement and manage DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, and deployments.
• Collaborate with team members and existing associates for knowledge sharing and paired development.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while meeting project deadlines and quality standards.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues across the tech stack.
• Follow best practices for cloud security, scalability, and cost optimization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified (Solutions Architect, Developer, or DevOps Engineer) strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.