Varmoda Tech is seeking an experienced IT Software Engineer 4 for a 12-month hybrid engagement in Peoria, IL. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Java, AWS, Microservices, RESTful APIs, Agile/Scrum, cloud technologies, and CI/CD.
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, integrating, deploying, and supporting complex software applications and cloud-based solutions. This position requires the ability to work independently on complex technical assignments while also providing technical guidance and mentoring to other team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, debug, deploy, and maintain complex software applications and system components.
- Participate as a member of an Agile/Scrum development team.
- Develop scalable applications and services using Java and AWS.
- Design and implement Microservices and RESTful APIs.
- Develop and maintain cloud-based solutions utilizing AWS services.
- Perform software integration, system administration, configuration, and customization activities.
- Develop complex system modules and applications based on business and technical requirements.
- Perform integration testing and support customer acceptance testing.
- Troubleshoot complex application and technical issues and implement appropriate solutions.
- Support relational and NoSQL databases and related data-driven applications.
- Implement and maintain software through CI/CD pipelines.
- Review database modifications, database management systems, and technical requirements.
- Support implementation of security measures designed to safeguard information and systems.
- Assist with installation, testing, and implementation of new products and system enhancements.
- Develop technical standards, documentation, and guidelines.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to team members.
- Support applications and systems as necessary, including occasional off-shift or weekend support.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of software development experience; OR
- Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field with at least 6 years of relevant software development experience.
- 8+ years of experience designing and developing software applications in Java, or 6+ years with a relevant master's degree.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on AWS development experience.
- Strong experience with: Java, AWS, Microservices, RESTful APIs, Agile / Scrum, Cloud application development, CI/CD, Relational and NoSQL databases.
- Experience designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining software applications at scale.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle principles.
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, system analysis, testing, debugging, and application architecture.
- Experience with Generative AI (GenAI) for software development.
- Ability to work independently and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Strong technical leadership and mentoring abilities.
AWS / Cloud Skills
Hands-on experience with AWS technologies, including:
- AWS CloudFormation
- ECS
- AWS Lambda
- AWS Fargate
- Amazon Elasticsearch / OpenSearch
- Amazon S3
- IAM roles and policies
- AWS SQS
- AWS SNS
- Amazon Kinesis
Experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform is required, with strong AWS experience preferred.
Technical Skills
Candidates should have experience with several of the following:
- Languages: Java, SQL
- Architecture: Microservices, MVC, Event-Driven Architecture
- API: RESTful APIs, Swagger, Postman, Assertible
- CI/CD: Jenkins, Azure DevOps
- Databases: DynamoDB, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, Elasticsearch, MySQL, Oracle
- Testing: Selenium, Cucumber, TDD, BDD
- Cloud: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform
- Messaging/Streaming: SQS, SNS, Kinesis
- Methodology: Agile / Scrum
Must-Have Skills
- Java
- AWS
- Microservices
- REST / RESTful APIs
- Agile / Scrum
- 8+ years of software development experience
- 3+ years of cloud/AWS development experience
- GenAI software development experience
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field required. A relevant master's degree may qualify candidates with 6+ years of applicable experience.
