Cloud-Native Java Developer (Hybrid)
Cloud-Native Java Developer Career Opportunity
Our client is seeking a dynamic individual with high energy and drive to join their Work Force Management (WFM) software development team as a Software Engineer. This engineer will primarily focus on the development of cloud native applications with server-side design, development, implementation, and testing. This engineer will work in an Agile development environment and follow Agile processes and practices.
Cloud-Native Java Developer Role and Responsibilities
- Design and develop quality, proficient and well documented technical solutions that satisfy business requirements and meets corporate architectural standards.
- Develop solid unit, integration, and automation tests according to organizational standards.
- Assist in troubleshooting and maintenance of existing software applications; identify and implement additional improvements when warranted; work with external stakeholders as needed.
- Develop in AWS Cloud.
- Develop technical models / design for assigned components.
- Contribute to and drive technological and architectural decisions.
- Participate in reviewing design and code for other team members.
- Gets team to a high performing level by recognizing areas of strength and improvement and employing appropriate coaching and development techniques.
- Works with Scrum Team, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to influence and drive decision making and support organizational project or product teams.
- Contributes to the advancement and improvement of Agile practices within the organization.
- Functions as a subject matter expert in multiple product components.
Cloud-Native Java Developer Required Technical Skills and Experience
- Minimum 3 years of professional Java application development experience.
- 1 years of experience in AWS Cloud with Lambda, batch, SNS, Aurora DB with MySQL, Redis.
- Expertise in server-side development using Hibernate, Spring, Spring Boot in Java including server-side testing using JUnit, Mockito/EasyMock.
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) and ability to effectively integrate generative AI into the software development lifecycle for code generation, debugging, and optimization.
- Good to have experience in “Vibe Coding” methodologies – rapid prototyping, iterative development, and creative problem-solving approaches that leverage AI assistance to accelerate development velocity.
- Proven track record of driving technical innovation within development teams, including evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies, process improvements, and mentoring others on cutting-edge development practices.
- Demonstrated experience with multi-tier web application development.
- Hands on experience with Continuous Integration and Test-Driven Development.
- Experience with JBoss or Tomcat.
- Prior experience with MAVEN and Jenkins is a plus.
- Good knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement).
- Experience in Web application development using Angular, HTML5, CSSs, Bootstrap, JavaScript and in Unit, E2E testing with Playwright, Karma a plus.
- Experience with techniques for solving optimization problems such as constraint programming, dynamic programming, linear and mixed integer programming
- Excellent communication skills.
Cloud-Native Java Developer Preferred Soft Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated & flexible.
- Demonstrates resilience and adaptability when working within organizational constraints, legacy systems, or established processes that cannot be immediately changed.
- Shows ability to find creative solutions and deliver value within existing limitations while building consensus for future improvements.
- Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Maintains positive attitude and constructive approach when faced with bureaucratic processes, technical debt, or resistance to change.
- Leads, collaborates, and coordinates with others to ensure significant results.
- Detail oriented with excellent organization skills.
Cloud-Native Java Developer Required Education
- Undergraduate/Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related subject.