Location: Hybrid (Phoenix, AZ) - Must be local to Phoenix
Duration: 6+ months Contract
Interview Type: Video
8-10 or more years of related industry experience.
Role Overview:
Early Warning Services is seeking a Senior Java Developer with AWS expertise to lead the migration of applications from on-prem to the AWS cloud. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in AWS migration and a strong Java background. You will collaborate with Zelle experts and provide hands-on guidance for AWS-native app development, contributing to the migration process and building scalable solutions on AWS.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead migration of on-prem applications to AWS, focusing on native AWS services like SQS, Aurora, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
Design, develop, and deploy Java-based applications on AWS.
Develop Proof of Concepts (POCs) to demonstrate cloud strategies.
Collaborate with teams to establish AWS best practices, architecture, and deployment strategies.
Mentor and provide AWS expertise to the existing Zelle engineering team.
Support infrastructure setup, observability, and network configuration in AWS.
Key Qualifications:
2+ years of AWS migration experience (migrating applications from on-prem to AWS).
Strong expertise in Java (Java 8+, Spring Boot).
Hands-on experience with AWS native services (SQS, DynamoDB, Aurora, etc.).
Proven ability to design and implement cloud-native solutions and guide teams through migration challenges.
Experience with AWS architecture, including setting up and deploying applications and managing cloud infrastructure.
Familiar with FinTech applications and cloud migrations.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with Oracle to Aurora migration.
Knowledge of microservices architecture and event-driven programming.
Familiarity with Kafka (though AWS-native solutions like SQS are preferred).
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
Team & Work Environment:
Hybrid team: Starting January, the team will consist of Zelle experts, AWS consultants, and a manager.
Collaborative and fast-paced, with a focus on AWS cloud technologies and FinTech.
Interview Process:
First Round: 30-minute screening with the hiring manager.