Senior Java/AWS Developer (with Python experience)

Senior Java/AWS Developer (with Python) Hybrid in Charlotte, NC

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid, 2 3 days onsite per week)
Experience Level: Senior
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

The Senior Java/AWS Developer will design, build, and optimize cloud native applications and services supporting enterprise platforms. This role requires advanced experience with Java, strong proficiency in AWS cloud engineering, and working knowledge of Python for automation, scripting, and data driven workflows. The engineer will collaborate closely with architecture, DevOps, and product teams while working onsite in Charlotte several days each week.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and modern frameworks.
• Design and implement cloud native solutions leveraging core AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, ECS/EKS, DynamoDB, S3, SNS/SQS, Step Functions, and CloudWatch.
• Use Python for automation, data processing, infrastructure scripting, and operational tooling.
• Build scalable, secure, and resilient microservices aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Participate in solution design, code reviews, performance tuning, and troubleshooting across distributed systems.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and deployment automation.
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and operational best practices.
• Work cross functionally with product owners, QA, and architecture teams to deliver high quality solutions on schedule.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience, with deep expertise in Java.
• Strong, hands on experience designing and deploying applications on AWS.
• Proficiency with Python for scripting, automation, or backend components.
• Solid understanding of microservices, RESTful API design, and event driven architectures.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar).
• Familiarity with IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Ability to work 2 3 days onsite in Charlotte, NC each week.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS).
• Background in financial services, insurance, or other regulated industries.
• Exposure to messaging/event platforms (Kafka, Kinesis).
• AWS certifications (Developer, Solutions Architect, or DevOps Engineer)