Lead Software Engineer (AWS & Java)

Office in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore

Cloud Native Development

We are seeking a talented Lead Software Engineer with expertise in AWS and Java to join our dynamic team.

This role involves working on critical application modernization projects, transforming legacy systems into cloud-native solutions, and driving innovation in security, observability, and governance. You'll collaborate with self-governing engineering teams to deliver high-impact, scalable software solutions.

We are looking for candidates with strong expertise in Cloud Native Development, AWS, Microservices architecture, Java/J2EE, and hands-on experience in implementing CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end development in Java and AWS services, ensuring high-quality deliverables
Design, develop, and implement REST APIs using AWS Lambda/APIGateway, JBoss, or Spring Boot
Utilize AWS Java SDK to interact with various AWS services effectively
Drive deployment automation through AWS Java CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform
Architect containerized applications and manage orchestrations via Kubernetes on AWS EKS or AWS ECS
Apply advanced microservices concepts and adhere to best practices during development
Build, test, and debug code while addressing technical setbacks effectively
Expose application functionalities via APIs using Lambda and Spring Boot
Manage data formatting (JSON, YAML) and handle diverse data types (String, Numbers, Arrays)
Implement robust unit test cases with JUnit or equivalent testing frameworks
Oversee source code management through platforms like GitLab, GitHub, or Bitbucket
Ensure efficient application builds using Maven or Gradle
Coordinate development requirements, schedules, and other dependencies with multiple stakeholders

Requirements

5 to 12 years of experience in Java development and AWS services
Expertise in AWS services including Lambda, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB, Step Functions, and API Gateway
Proficiency in using Docker and managing container orchestration through Kubernetes on AWS EKS or ECS
Strong understanding of AWS Core services such as EC2, VPC, RDS, EBS, and EFS
Competency in deployment tools like AWS CDK, Terraform, or CloudFormation
Knowledge of NoSQL databases, storage solutions, AWS Elastic Cache, and DynamoDB
Understanding of AWS Orchestration tools for automation and data processing
Capability to handle production workloads, automate tasks, and manage logs effectively
Experience in writing scalable applications employing microservices principles

Nice to have

Proficiency with AWS Core Services such as Autoscaling, Load Balancers, Route 53, and IAM
Skills in scripting with Linux/Shell/Python/Windows PowerShell or using Ansible/Chef/Puppet
Experience with build automation tools like Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild/CodeDeploy, or GitLab CI
Familiarity with collaborative tools like Jira and Confluence
Knowledge of in-place deployment strategies, including Blue-Green or Canary Deployment
Showcase of experience in ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) stack development