Java AWS DeveloperLocation - Berkley Heights, NJ Or Alpharetta, NC ( 5 days onsite mandatory from either of these locations) Rate - 70/ HourKey ResponsibilitiesArchitect, design, and develop backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.Build cloud-native and serverless solutions using AWS services such as Lambda, EC2, ECS, S3, API Gateway, CloudWatch, RDS, DynamoDB, and more.Lead the development of microservices and API-driven architectures.Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.Drive performance tuning, optimization, and system scalability initiatives.Mentor junior engineers and participate in architectural reviews.Ensure adherence to cloud security and compliance best practices.Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams.Troubleshoot complex production issues and provide technical leadership.Required Qualifications10+ years of professional experience in software development.Expert-level proficiency in Java, Spring/Spring Boot, and backend engineering.Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, IAM, CloudWatch, VPC, API Gateway).Extensive experience building RESTful services, microservices, and cloud-native architectures.Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases.Strong background in DevOps practices, automation, and CI/CD pipelines.Proficiency with Git and modern build tools (Maven/Gradle).Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.