Job Title: AWS Developer

Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Long-Term Contract W2
Work Mode: Hybrid / Onsite

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced AWS Developer to design, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable cloud-native applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate should have strong software development experience along with hands-on expertise in AWS cloud services, microservices, APIs, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy cloud-based applications using AWS services.
• Build and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing applications.
• Develop REST APIs and microservices using Java, Python, Node.js, or other programming languages.
• Work with AWS services such as Lambda, EC2, S3, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, ECS/EKS, and CloudWatch.
• Develop and maintain serverless applications and event-driven architectures.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated build and deployment.
• Work with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Collaborate with DevOps, QA, architects, and business teams.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance.
• Ensure AWS security best practices, including IAM roles and policies.

Required Skills

• 7+ years of Software Development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS Cloud.
• Strong programming experience in Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Experience with AWS Lambda, S3, EC2, API Gateway, RDS/DynamoDB.
• Experience with Microservices and REST APIs.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes/ECS/EKS.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, or AWS DevOps tools.
• Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of IAM, CloudWatch, and AWS security best practices.
• Strong understanding of Git and Agile methodologies.

Nice to Have

• AWS Developer or AWS Solutions Architect Certification.
• Experience with Kafka or other messaging technologies.
• Experience with AWS Bedrock or other AI/ML services.
• Financial Services domain experience.

Top Skills:

1. AWS Cloud Services
2. Java/Python/Node.js
3. AWS Lambda & API Gateway
4. Microservices & REST APIs
5. Terraform/CloudFormation + CI/CD