We are seeking a seasoned Software Engineer (AWS Certified) with deep expertise in Java and modern engineering practices such as DevOps and Agile methodologies. This role is pivotal in designing, building, and deploying cloud-native solutions on AWS that meet complex business requirements.

You will play a technical leadership role within a cross-functional team, translating strategic goals into robust, scalable, and secure architectures that drive innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud-native applications and services using AWS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.

• Lead the development of enterprise-level software using Java and associated frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot).

• Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.

• Champion DevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, monitoring, and automated testing.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to establishing engineering best practices.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and contribute to continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with architecture, security, and operational guidelines.

Required Qualifications:

• AWS Certified (at least one certification such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional).

• Strong experience in Java (preferably Java 11 or later) and frameworks like Spring Boot.

• Proven experience designing and building applications in a cloud environment, ideally AWS.

• Solid grasp of DevOps principles, tools, and platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, CloudFormation).

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes or ECS/EKS.

• Proficiency in REST API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.

• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with serverless architecture (AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB).

• Knowledge of observability tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.

• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB).

• Understanding of security best practices in cloud environments.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to lead technical discussions, influence decision-making, and mentor team members.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment with evolving priorities.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge cloud-native projects.

• Collaborate with a forward-thinking team of engineers and innovators.

• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture.

• Opportunities for continuous learning, AWS training, and certification support.

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