AWS Cloud Java Developer Data Modernization // Local to NC

Engagement Type

Contract

Short Description

DHHS-ITD is

seeking an AWS/Java/ETL developer specializing in Data

modernization using cloud solutions on AWS .

Complete Description

DHHS-ITD is looking to hire an AWS/Java developer with

8-10 years of software development experience. This role involves close

collaboration with the data modernization teams at ITD and DPH to design,

implement, and manage AWS solutions that align with their technical

requirements and business objectives.

Skill Sets and experience include:





- Experience in modernizing legacy

applications, which should include refactoring/migrating in-house legacy

applications to the cloud environment.

- Proficient in utilizing AWS

services and related components towards building enterprise level Data

Lakes.

- Experience in software development

with hands-on skills in Java - strong Java, J2EE, Java Spring framework

& hibernate technology.

- Experience working with any

transactional or RDMS databases

- Experience with DevOps practices

and automation tools

- SQL - Writing Complex Queries, understanding Database Relationships, debugging and performance tuning

- ETL tools - Hands-on experience with cloud-based tool

- Understanding data modeling

- Knowledge / experience using any

ETL tools, experience with data analytics using PowerBI or AWS QuickSight

etc. is plus.

- Must have experience/familiar with

Agile/Scrum Framework environments

Job responsibilities include (but not limited to):





- Collaborating with stakeholders to

gather requirements and propose effective modernization strategies

- Design, develop and test

Java-based, cloud-native applications and backend systems

- Designing, building, and maintaining ETL pipelines.

- Analyzing data models and business requirements.

- Data Validation: Query the database to verify that data is correctly inserted, updated, and deleted by the application, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

- Design, Create and Execute Test Cases

- Back-end Testing: Validating back-end logic and data processing that might not be immediately visible through the user interface

- Collaboration: Working closely with developers and business analysts to understand data requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.

- Utilize AWS services within

application architecture

- Develop, test, debug and deliver

within timeline using best tools and best practices available.

- Participate in code reviews,

ensure security best practices, and maintain clean, efficient code.

- Monitor application performance

and optimize for cost, security, and reliability.

- Ability to identify, analyze, and

resolve technical issues and challenges.

- Ensures adherence to standards and

best practices

- Work with product manager,

business stakeholders, and other team members to refine requirements and

deliver solutions

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required/Desired	Amount	of Experience
Proficient in using various AWS services (e.g., VPC, EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS, EKS, RDS, API Gateway, Glue Crawlers, Athena) to build and manage cloud	Required	5.0	Years
Experience in software development with hands-on skills in Java - strong Java, J2EE, Java Spring framework & hibernate technology.	Required	7.0	Years
Experience in modernizing applications, including refactoring, migration, and cloud-native development.	Required	5.0	Years
Knowledge of modern database technologies and strategies for migrating and modernizing database systems	Required	5.0	Years
Experience with DevOps practices and automation tools	Required	5.0	Years
Experience with data analytics, business intelligence solutions (like Power BI or AWS QuickSight )	Nice to have	2.0	Years
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.	Required	7.0	Years
Experience working with creating AWS ETL jobs, data pipelines with high volumes of data	Required	3.0	Years
AWS Certification	Nice to have
State Government experience	Nice to have