Java Developer with AWS & Terraform

Job Title: Java Developer with AWS & Terraform

Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite)
Experience: 10 years

Job Summary

Value Technology is seeking an experienced Java Developer with strong AWS and Terraform expertise to design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Java development, microservices architecture, AWS cloud services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with internal and external systems.
• Build and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Create reusable Terraform modules and automate infrastructure provisioning.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or AWS DevOps tools.
• Work closely with DevOps, Architecture, and QA teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions using CloudWatch, ELK, Splunk, or Prometheus.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architectural decisions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Follow Agile/Scrum methodologies and participate in sprint ceremonies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7 years of experience in Java application development.
• Strong experience in Java 8/11/17, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, including:
  • EC2
  • S3
  • Lambda
  • ECS/EKS
  • RDS
  • API Gateway
  • CloudWatch
  • IAM
  • SNS/SQS
  • DynamoDB
• Strong hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud architecture, and design patterns.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certifications (AWS Developer Associate, AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional).
• Experience with serverless architecture and event-driven systems.
• Experience with Kafka or other messaging platforms.
• Knowledge of security best practices, IAM policies, and cloud governance.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools.