Cloud Engineer with AWS and Java

Title - Java Senior Technical Lead / Cloud Engineer (AWS & Terraform)

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (Remote considered for the right candidate)

Job Type: Contract

Experience: 9 11 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Java Senior Technical Lead / Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in AWS and Terraform. The ideal candidate will lead cloud architecture, DevOps initiatives, and application modernization efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize scalable cloud solutions. Java experience is preferred but AWS expertise is the primary requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of AWS-based cloud solutions.
• Design and optimize DevOps processes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and business teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Monitor system performance, reliability, scalability, and security.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural guidance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud and application issues.
• Drive cloud modernization and automation initiatives.
• Stay current with emerging cloud, DevOps, and software engineering technologies.
  
  

Required Skills Cloud & DevOps

• AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and related services)
• Terraform
• Docker
• Jenkins
• Git
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Cloud Architecture and Design
  
  

Development

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Spring Framework
• REST API Design and Development
• Apache Camel
• Maven
  
  

Front-End & Full Stack Exposure

• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• Angular / AngularJS
• Node.js
• NPM
• NestJS
  
  

Testing & Automation

• Playwright
• Karma
• ViTest
  
  

Modern Development Practices

• AI-assisted coding tools and practices
• AWS Kiro (preferred)
  
  

Business Analysis & Technical Management Skills

• Business Process Mapping (AS-IS / TO-BE)
• Functional and Non-Functional Requirements Documentation
• User Stories and Acceptance Criteria
• Backlog Grooming
• Gap Analysis and Impact Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• UAT Planning and Defect Management
• Strong Documentation and Communication Skills
  
  

Technical & IT Skills

• Strong understanding of IT systems and architecture
• Infrastructure, Cloud, and Application Platforms
• APIs, Integrations, and Data Flows
• Security Concepts, Compliance, and Access Controls
• SDLC Methodologies
• DevOps Practices
• Incident, Problem, and Change Management
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to business stakeholders
  
  

Tools & Platforms

• Jira / Azure DevOps
• Confluence / SharePoint
• ServiceNow
• MS Project / Smartsheet
• Visio / Lucidchart
• Microsoft PowerPoint
  
  

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Facilitation and negotiation expertise
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to manage ambiguity and changing priorities
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills
• Ownership mindset and accountability
  
  

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
• AWS Certified Developer
• Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  
  

Primary Skills

AWS, Terraform, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, CI/CD, Docker, Jenkins, Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Cloud Architecture