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Excelraise, LLC is seeking a Software Developer (AWS/Java) for our client in Raleigh, NC. 

***This is Hybrid Position***All work must be completed on site at the client’s discretion***

Our Direct Client 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.

Job responsibilities:

• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and propose effective modernization strategies
• Design, develop and test Java-based, cloud-native applications and backend systems
• Designing, building, and maintaining ETL pipelines.
• Analyzing data models and business requirements.
• Data Validation: Query the database to verify that data is correctly inserted, updated, and deleted by the application, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Design, Create and Execute Test Cases
• Back-end Testing: Validating back-end logic and data processing that might not be immediately visible through the user interface
• Collaboration: Working closely with developers and business analysts to understand data requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• 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

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.- 05 years
• Experience in software development with hands-on skills in Java – strong Java, J2EE, Java Spring framework & hibernate technology. 07 years
• Experience in modernizing applications, including refactoring, migration, and cloud-native development.
• Knowledge of modern database technologies and strategies for migrating and modernizing database systems
• Experience with DevOps practices and automation tools
• Experience with data analytics, business intelligence solutions (like Power BI or AWS QuickSight )
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.
• Experience working with creating AWS ETL jobs, data pipelines with high volumes of data
• AWS Certification
• State Government experience