Software Developer/DevOps Engineer

Job Title: Software Developer/ DevOps Engineer Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid) Duration: 12 Months (contract to hire) Overview: The ideal candidate will possess more than 10 years of experience in software development and DevOps practices, with a strong foundation in Java technologies, Spring Boot, Microservices, Hibernate, and related Java tech stacks. The candidate should also have hands-on experience with AWS services, cloud automation, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable Java applications using Spring Boot, Microservices, and Hibernate. Develop and maintain AWS CloudFormation templates to automate the provisioning of AWS resources. Utilize AWS services such as SQS, SNS, ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, Route 53, Load Balancers, and others to build and deploy scalable applications. Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for continuous integration and automated deployments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. Implement security and data protection measures in all applications. Perform code reviews, identify performance bottlenecks, and debug production issues. Manage version control using GitHub and ensure the integrity of the codebase. Monitor and optimize application performance and resource utilization on AWS. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers and team members. Preferred Qualifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer certification. Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail. Proficiency in setting up and managing alerts, dashboards, and automated responses to monitoring events. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 10 years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Java technologies. In-depth knowledge of Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, and Hibernate. Proven experience with DevOps practices and tools, including Jenkins for CI/CD. Hands-on experience with AWS CloudFormation and managing AWS infrastructure. Proficiency in using AWS components such as SQS, SNS, ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, Route 53, Load Balancers, and DocumentDB. Strong understanding of version control systems, specifically GitHub. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.