Lead AWS Engineer

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Apache Flink
API
Apache Kafka
Java
Python
MongoDB
Terraform
Jenkins
Extract
Transform
Load

Job Details

Trident Consulting is seeking a "Lead AWS Engineer" for one of our client in Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) . A global leader in business and technology services.

Job Title: Lead AWS Engineer
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
Type: Contract (C2C/W2)

Job Description:
We are seeking a motivated and energetic Lead AWS Engineer to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud development, particularly with AWS, Java, Spring Boot, and data engineering.
This hybrid role requires working in East Coast timing.

Responsibilities:
Develop MVP User Stories, including reusable components, APIs, UI, and mock stubs.
Support backlog creation, prioritization, and story mapping.
Provide hands-on developer experience with support for technical design and solutioning.
Work across tiers, including UI development, APIs, databases, and CI/CD pipeline creation/configuration.
Participate in XP and pair programming, performing TDD.
Ensure task delivery and quality through daily pairing with client team members.
Communicate clearly with team members and leadership.
Turn complex ideas into manageable pieces of work.
Mentor other developers and support team members on troubleshooting.
Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure smooth operation.

Key Technology Skill Set:
AWS platform and services knowledge, including AWS Lambda, API Gateway, EMR, Hudi, Glue, Kafka, Flink.
Java, Spring Boot, CI/CD using Terraform, Concourse, Jenkins.
Primary skills: AWS, Java, Spring Boot, Flink, ETL data processing.
Secondary skills: Python/Pyspark, Terraform.
Additional skills: Spark, MongoDB/DynamoDB/Aurora.

Qualifications:
AWS Certification (Associate or Architect) preferred.
7+ years of experience in cloud development (AWS).
Ability to understand future architecture and guide the team with required technical direction.
Strong ability to work independently when required.
Experience in paired programming and XP development.

About Trident:
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.
Some of our recent awards include:
Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco
Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.
Received the TechServe Excellence award.
Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America
Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.

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