Java/Python Developer - Cloud Development Focus (No DevOps or Cloud Engineer Profiles) - 1729

Java/Python Developer - Cloud Development Focus (No DevOps or Cloud Engineer Profiles) - 1729 Location: Remote in the US Employment type: Contract to hire - 12 months Hourly Rate: $85.00-$90.0/hr. Residency Requirements: US Citizens and all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. Note: This role is strictly for development-focused candidates. We are not considering DevOps Engineers or traditional Cloud Engineers. Job Summary: We are seeking experienced Java/Python Developers with a strong background in database engineering and cloud-based service development. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in building serverless applications on AWS, have hands-on experience with Amazon DMS, and be comfortable working in a standalone agile development team. Key Responsibilities: • Design and develop scalable cloud-native services using Java and Python • Migrate data and applications from SQL to DynamoDB • Work with Amazon DMS for data movement • Integrate and apply Amazon Q for AI-related development • Develop using AWS Lambda and serverless architecture • Support file-based integrations and encrypted file processing • Set up messaging layers such as JMS, MQ, and Kafka queues • Build services that process and transform messages (Message In Transformation Message Out) • Develop solutions that connect Cloud to Cloud and Cloud to On-Prem systems • Generate XML for integrations • Participate in and facilitate SCRUM ceremonies, including leading daily standups as needed • Use GitLab for source control and CI/CD Required Skills & Experience: • 15+ years of Java development experience • Minimum 4 years of Python programming experience • Strong experience with AWS services, especially Lambda, DMS, and DynamoDB • Experience in serverless application design and development • Familiarity with XML generation and file encryption • Hands-on experience with messaging platforms (JMS, MQ, Kafka) • Understanding of cloud connectivity patterns (Cloud-to-Cloud and Cloud-to-On-Prem) • Familiar with GitLab for code management • Agile experience, with ability to lead SCRUM activities Preferred Qualifications: • Experience working in autonomous or small development teams • Exposure to AI services within AWS, including Amazon Q • Background in secure data exchange and integration services Apply tot his job