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Job Title: AppMod Application Operations Engineer
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Duration: 1 Year
Job Overview:
A leading organization is seeking an Application Operations Engineer to support and enhance cloud-based applications deployed via an Application Modernization Initiative. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in Java application development and operations within AWS environments, with the ability to triage issues, deploy fixes, and improve application security and performance. This position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams including QA, project management, and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Deploy applications across production and non-production environments.
Triage, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues and service tickets.
Perform enhancements and develop fixes to improve application security and performance.
Utilize observability tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch) for monitoring and diagnostics.
Operate within CI/CD frameworks and manage pipelines using Azure DevOps.
Ensure code quality and security through static and dynamic analysis tools.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive technical and operational documentation.
Collaborate closely with the Application Operations Lead on improvements and adherence to standards.
Mandatory Skills & Experience:
(Candidates without these skills will not be considered)
Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience with Java application development and support.
Proficiency with Java build tools like Maven and Gradle.
Deep experience in Spring MVC, Spring Boot, JPA, Hibernate, and JSP.
Strong understanding of relational databases such as Oracle and/or PostgreSQL.
Proven experience managing AWS Services including Fargate/ECS, Lambda, EC2, EFS, ELB, etc.
Advanced knowledge of Azure DevOps, including GIT, CI/CD pipelines, and release management.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
Familiarity with monitoring AWS services and applications using tools like CloudWatch.
Demonstrated ability to maintain composure under pressure and manage production outages effectively.
Experience integrating with third-party SaaS platforms.
Strong front-end development skills in ReactJS, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Proficiency in containerization technologies such as Docker.
Excellent team collaboration and communication skills.