Java/AWS Lead Software Engineer

Job responsibilities:
Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
Experience with Java/J2SE/J2EE with a deep understanding of the language and core API's
Experience with building APIs - RESTful APIs, Web Services, Spring Boot, with strong understanding of Microservices architecture
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Applicant Resiliency, and Security
Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
Extensive hands-on Application Development work experience throughout the entire project life cycle
Strong architecture, analysis, design, coding, and code review skills with Internet applications
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) including entitlement and IAM policy
Experience working with AWS Databases
Experience with deployment in the cloud using Terraform is a strong plus
Working knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes/EKS/GCP is a strong plus