Backend Engineer – Java or Python & AWS

Backend Engineer – Java or Python & AWS

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey

Locals Preferred – In person interview

Open for W2 only- No c2c/1099 or third party resumes

Due to the nature of the role client is only acceptingUSC/GC /GC EAD only no other visas accepted.

JobOverview

We areseeking a Cloud Native Backend Engineer with strong Java or Python developmentexperience, AWS expertise, and a background in building APIs and microservices.The engineer will support enterprise data platform capabilities, with a primaryfocus on multi-region resiliency and additional responsibilities involving datalifecycle management.

The idealcandidate will have hands-on experience developing cloud-native applications,designing databases, automating deployments, and building resilient services inAWS environments.

RequiredQualifications

• At least 5 years of applied software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java or Python.
• Experience developing REST APIs and microservices.
• Hands-on AWS experience with ECS, Lambda, IAM, SQS, SNS, Glue, S3,RDS, and Route 53.
• Strong SQL, database modeling, and database design skills.
• Experience with CI/CD tools, particularly Jenkins and Bitbucket.
• Working knowledge of Terraform and infrastructure as code.
• Basic understanding of workflow orchestration.
• Understanding of cloud-native application development, resiliency, and distributed systems.

PreferredQualifications

• Experience implementing multi-region resiliency and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Familiarity with data reconciliation across cloud platforms.
• Experience with data retention, archiving, and lifecycle management.
• Exposure to enterprise data platforms and cloud-based data services.