Key Responsibilities

• Design and build cloud-native, distributed backend applications using Java
• Architect and implement event-driven systems using SQS, SNS, Kafka, or EventBridge
• Design and consume RESTful APIs for microservices
• Develop and maintain containerized services using Docker
• Apply software engineering best practices including testing, code reviews, and CI/CD
• Work within Agile/iterative delivery environments
• Define detailed technical designs and translate requirements into solutions
• Implement security best practices including IAM, encryption, and secrets management
• Use Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet

Requirements

• 6+ years of software development experience, with significant backend or distributed systems experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and object-oriented design
• Experience designing and building cloud-native applications on AWS
• Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging platforms (SQS, SNS, Kafka, or EventBridge)
• Experience with microservices or distributed service-oriented systems
• Experience with Docker and container-based development
• Familiarity with IAM, encryption, and secrets management
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Chef, or Puppet)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Must be visa-independent (no sponsorship required)
• Must be willing to relocate to Phoenix, AZ

Skills Required