Job Description

Senior Java Full Stack Engineer (AWS Cloud Migration)

Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid)

Type: Contract through December 2026 (potential extension)

Schedule: 40 hours/week

Local Candidates: DMV area only. Must be available for onsite meetings in Reston approximately once per week or biweekly.

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Java Full Stack Engineer to support a high-profile enterprise cloud modernization initiative. This role will focus on migrating Java-based applications to AWS, modernizing data platforms, and developing scalable full stack solutions for a large-scale Member 360 platform serving tens of thousands of users.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on senior developer with deep experience in AWS cloud migration, Java development, Angular, MongoDB, Aurora PostgreSQL, and DevOps practices . Experience integrating GenAI-enabled services into enterprise applications is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development efforts for the migration of Java applications and services to AWS cloud environments.
• Design, develop, test, and support enterprise-grade full stack applications using Java, Angular, Python, and cloud-native technologies.
• Convert and migrate legacy database structures, including UDB environments, to Aurora PostgreSQL.
• Support MongoDB integrations and data modernization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and follow DevOps best practices for deployment, testing, and monitoring.
• Implement and support AI and GenAI-powered application features and integrations.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and stakeholders to define technical solutions and requirements.
• Design, develop, test, and document highly scalable software solutions with a focus on performance, reliability, and availability.
• Support production systems, troubleshoot critical issues, and provide technical leadership on complex software challenges.
• Participate in architecture discussions, technology evaluations, and modernization initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices including code quality, testing, and software delivery standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java application development.
• Proven experience leading or supporting AWS cloud migration initiatives.
• Experience building cloud-native applications and services within AWS.
• Strong knowledge of Angular and modern front-end development.
• Experience with MongoDB and Aurora PostgreSQL.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, system integration, and distributed applications.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of Agile development practices and SDLC.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GenAI, Agentic AI, or AI service integrations.
• Experience with Python development.
• Experience with Tomcat and Java application modernization.
• Exposure to large-scale enterprise systems serving high-volume user populations.
• Experience extending open-source frameworks and libraries.

Technical Environment

• Java
• Angular
• AWS Cloud
• Python
• MongoDB
• Aurora PostgreSQL
• Tomcat
• CI/CD Pipelines
• DevOps Tools
• Agile Methodologies
• GenAI / AI Integrations

What We're Looking For

• A senior engineer who can contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up.
• Strong full stack capabilities across both backend and frontend development.
• Proven success delivering cloud migration projects in fast-paced environments.
• Technical leadership, problem-solving skills, and a passion for modern software engineering practices.

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