Senior Java Microservices AWS developer

Senior Java Microservices AWS developer

Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 -12 months
Location: 2 days in the office, central London
Pay: inside IR35, up to £510

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Microservices Developer with a strong background in AWS Serverless Architecture to join our team on a contract basis.

Key Responsibilities
– Design and develop high-quality web applications using Java and AWS services.
– Build scalable microservices using Spring Boot and best engineering practices.
– Implement secure, serverless architecture components including Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway.
– Create and manage infrastructure using AWS tools such as CloudFormation and IAM.
– Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodeBuild and related services.
– Conduct unit and integration testing to ensure reliability and performance.
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical features.
– Monitor application performance using CloudWatch and troubleshoot issues.
– Take ownership of feature delivery from design through to production deployment.
– Participate in code reviews, adhering to quality and coding standards.

Essential Skills and Experience:
– A minimum of 10 years\’ experience in software development.
– Strong expertise in Java server-side development, concurrent programming, and Spring Boot.
– Solid understanding of AWS Serverless Architecture, including Lambda, DynamoDB, ECS Fargate, SQS, SNS, Kinesis, CloudFormation, IAM, and related services.
– Experience working with messaging systems such as MQ or Kafka.
– Proficiency in RDBMS (preferably Sybase or DB2) and complex SQL query writing.
– Good grasp of the software development lifecycle and best practices.
– Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
– Familiarity with testing frameworks like JUnit.
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable Skills:
– Experience with front-end technologies.
– Familiarity with Agile development tools, e.g., Rally.
– Working knowledge of ServiceNow.