Lead Developer (Flink, AWS)

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Job Title: Lead Developer (Flink, AWS)
Contract Length: 12+ Months
Location: San Antonio, TX 78288
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Ref# 246587

Seeking a Lead Developer with strong experience in AWS cloud technologies, Apache Flink, Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Kafka, and cloud-native application development. This role will support enterprise-level software engineering initiatives focused on scalable backend systems, streaming data pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions using modern distributed technologies and Agile methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Development experience with cloud computing concepts, particularly AWS services
• Development experience with Apache Flink pipeline jobs
• Experience with AWS services including:


• EKS
• Lambda
• API Gateway
• DynamoDB
• S3
• Step Functions


• Experience with Golang development for EKS and Lambda
• Experience with Terraform
• Understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Foundational knowledge of Java programming
• Understanding of core Spring Boot concepts
• Familiarity with RESTful API principles
• Basic understanding of Kafka or similar messaging/streaming platforms
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies

Key Responsibilities

Software Development

• Design, develop, code, and test new features and applications using Java and Spring Boot

API Development

• Build and maintain RESTful web services supporting integrations and data exchange

Messaging & Streaming

• Develop and maintain Kafka-based streaming and asynchronous communication systems

Cloud Infrastructure

• Develop and deploy applications on AWS using services such as EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, and Step Functions

Infrastructure as Code

• Define and manage infrastructure using Terraform

Data Processing

• Develop and maintain Apache Flink pipeline jobs for enterprise data processing and analytics

Collaboration

• Work closely with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders throughout the SDLC

Testing & Debugging

• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects

Documentation

• Create and maintain technical documentation for systems, code, and processes

Continuous Learning

• Stay current with emerging technologies, development best practices, and cloud-native engineering approaches

Top Required Skills

1. Development experience with Apache Flink pipeline jobs
2. Experience with AWS services including EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, and Step Functions
3. Experience with Terraform