Senior Full Stack Java Developer (AWS Migration)

Overview

On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6+ mo(s)

Skills

JAVA 18
JAVA 21
SPRING
ANGULAR 18
AWS MIGRATION
DOCKER
CONTAINER
MICROSERVICES

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Full Stack Java Developer (AWS Migration)
Location: 100% Remote (Preference for candidates in DMV area)

Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Java Developer with strong experience in AWS migration and modernization of legacy applications. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in Java (18/21), Spring, Angular (v18), and cloud-native development to drive the transformation of critical enterprise applications. This role is hands-on, highly visible, and crucial to ensuring smooth migration from on-premise legacy systems to AWS cloud.

Key Responsibilities

  • Application Development & Migration (40%)

    • Design, develop, code, test, and document complex enterprise applications using Java (18/21), Spring, and Angular 18.

    • Lead efforts to migrate and modernize legacy front-end and back-end applications into AWS.

    • Containerize legacy applications using Docker and deploy in ECS/EKS.

    • Transform monolithic systems into microservices and micro-frontend architectures.

  • Cloud Engineering & Integration (25%)

    • Implement cloud solutions using AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS/EKS, etc.).

    • Ensure compliance with cloud security, networking, and performance best practices.

    • Develop highly reliable, scalable solutions for tens of thousands of users.

    • Extend and integrate open-source libraries and frameworks to meet business needs.

  • Analysis, Testing & Optimization (20%)

    • Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define requirements and solution scope.

    • Develop automated unit, integration, and acceptance test cases using TDD/BDD practices.

    • Conduct performance tuning, troubleshooting, and ongoing operations & maintenance for migrated applications.

  • Collaboration & Leadership (15%)

    • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for application development and AWS migration.

    • Mentor junior engineers and lead technical discussions on architecture, roadmap, and best practices.

    • Provide direct support for critical production issues and high-priority trouble calls.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.

  • 5+ years of experience in software development with emphasis on Java full stack development.

  • Hands-on expertise with:

    • Java (18/21) and Spring Framework

    • Angular 18 (3-5 years experience)

    • Microservices & Micro-frontend architecture

    • AWS cloud migration (must have migrated legacy applications to AWS)

    • Docker & containerization for AWS deployments

  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking, and security best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Struts framework (legacy migration background is a plus).

  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and tools for automated testing/deployment.

  • Familiarity with databases (SQL, Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL).

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.

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