Role : NC DHHS AWS/Java Developer

Experience Required : 10+

NOTE: State Client Experience MUST and AWS Certification

DHHS-ITD is looking to hire an AWS/Java developer with 8-10 years of software development experience. This role involves close collaboration with the data modernization teams at ITD and DPH to design, implement, and manage AWS solutions that align with their technical requirements and business objectives.

Skill Sets and experience include:

Experience in modernizing legacy applications, which should include refactoring/migrating in-house legacy applications to the cloud environment.
Proficient in utilizing AWS services and related components towards building enterprise level Data Lakes.
Experience in software development with hands-on skills in Java – strong Java, J2EE, Java Spring framework & hibernate technology.
Experience working with any transactional or RDMS databases
Experience with DevOps practices and automation tools
Knowledge / experience using any ETL tools, experience with data analytics using PowerBI or AWS QuickSight etc. is plus. ???
Must have experience/familiar with Agile/Scrum Framework environments
Job responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and propose effective modernization strategies
Design, develop and test Java-based, cloud-native applications and backend systems
Utilize AWS services within application architecture
Develop, test, debug and deliver within timeline using best tools and best practices available.
Participate in code reviews, ensure security best practices, and maintain clean, efficient code.
Monitor application performance and optimize for cost, security, and reliability.
Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues and challenges.
Ensures adherence to standards and best practices
Work with product manager, business stakeholders, and other team members to refine requirements and deliver solutions.
 

Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Required Experience
Proficient in using various AWS services (e.g., VPC, EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS, EKS, RDS, API Gateway, Glue Crawlers, Athena) to build and manage cloud
Required
5
Years
 
Experience in software development with hands-on skills in Java – strong Java, J2EE, Java Spring framework & hibernate technology.
Required
7
Years
 
Experience in modernizing applications, including refactoring, migration, and cloud-native development.
Required
5
Years
 
Knowledge of modern database technologies and strategies for migrating and modernizing database systems
Required
5
Years
 
Experience with DevOps practices and automation tools
Required
5
Years
 
Experience with data analytics, business intelligence solutions (like Power BI or AWS Quick Sight )
Nice to have
2
Years
 
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.
Required
7
Years
 
Experience working with creating AWS ETL jobs, data pipelines with high volumes of data
Required
3
Years
 
AWS Certification
Nice to have
 
 
 
State Government experience
Nice to have