Software Engineer (Java/AWS)

SGA Inc.

Rockville, MD

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$70–$85 Per Hour

SKILLS

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Applications Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer Support/Service, Data Storage, Debugging Skills, Design Services, DevOps, Docker, Enterprise Applications, Genetics, Identify Issues, Java, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (Java EE/J2EE), Jenkins, Machine Tool, Microservices, Object Oriented Development, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, REST (Representational State Transfer), SQL Databases, Scalable System Development, Security Compliance, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software Testing, Staff Development, Test Automation

LOCATION

Rockville, MD

POSTED

1 day ago

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Software Engineer for a Contract assignment with one of our premier Financial clients in Rockville, MD .

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Engineer with strong experience in Java, AWS services, and modern CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or GitLab). You will help design, build, automate testing and deploy scalable enterprise applications, integrate cloud-native capabilities, and support end-to-end application lifecycle workflows in production.

Responsibilities :

Design, build, and deploy enterprise applications using Java, AWS services.
Develop scalable RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot and related Java frameworks.
Build automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD for application testing and deployment with robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems in production.
Optimize application workloads using AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, RDS, and API Gateway.
Familiarity with containerization using Docker and orchestration with ECS, EKS, or Kubernetes.
Knowledge of modern DevOps tools and practices
Experience working with SQL database.
Background in security, compliance, and application security best practices.
Adopting AI tools to generate code snippets, debug issues, identify gaps that accelerate development.

Required Skills:

At least 5 years of Java development experience, 3+ years of AWS services experience.
Demonstrable experience using AI tooling for SDLC.
System design experience
Strong experience in object-oriented development
Strong Experience in test automation
Strong experience with cloud technologies
Strong experience in data storage technologies
Experience in performance tuning and optimization
Experience in DevOps and CI/CD technologies

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.Salary:70-85 USD/Hour

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SGA Inc.

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