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Lead/Senior Software Engineer (Cloud & Integration)

Summary

This role involves building and maintaining cloud-native enterprise applications and integration services using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS. The engineer will manage the full software lifecycle, implement infrastructure as code, and drive DevSecOps practices to ensure secure and scalable digital solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary Build, enhance, and operate mission-critical digital services and enterprise applications in a cloud-native environment. Develop and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient applications using AWS, Java, Spring Boot, and modern web technologies. Take ownership of the full software lifecycle, from design and development through deployment, monitoring, and production support. Support application integrations through APIs, secure file transfer, and messaging technologies to enable reliable data exchange across systems and organizations. Collaborate with product teams, stakeholders, vendors, and partner agencies to deliver high-quality digital solutions aligned with security, governance, and engineering best practices. Drive operational excellence through DevSecOps, infrastructure automation, and AI-enabled software delivery practices. Key Responsibilities Software Development & Delivery Design, develop, test, and maintain cloud-native applications and services using AWS, Java, Spring Boot, and modern front-end technologies. Deliver new features and enhancements while ensuring high standards of code quality, security, performance, and maintainability. Contribute to architecture, system design, technical reviews, and engineering best practices. Support full-stack development activities across backend services, APIs, integrations, and user-facing applications. Cloud & Platform Engineering Design and operate cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services, including API Gateway, serverless, and container-based architectures. Provision and manage infrastructure through Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform. Implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions that meet operational and business requirements. Support system reliability, observability, and operational readiness across production environments. System Integration & Data Exchange Develop and maintain integrations using RESTful APIs, secure file transfer protocols, and messaging technologies. Ensure accurate and secure data exchange between internal systems, external partners, and third-party platforms. Design and implement data mappings, transformations, and integration workflows. Support event-driven and asynchronous processing using messaging platforms and queues. Operations & DevSecOps Operate applications in production, including deployments, monitoring, troubleshooting, incident response, and service recovery. Maintain CI/CD pipelines and support continuous delivery practices. Contribute to DevSecOps initiatives, security compliance, vulnerability remediation, and operational improvements. Identify opportunities to reduce operational effort through automation and platform enhancements. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work closely with Product Managers, stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to deliver solutions end-to-end. Participate in requirements discussions, technical planning, testing, and release activities. Leverage AI-enabled tools and development practices to improve engineering productivity and delivery quality. Contribute to knowledge sharing, technical mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives across the team. Required Skills Software Engineering Strong experience in Java and Spring Boot application development. Experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise applications or digital services. Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, testing methodologies, and secure coding practices. Experience with modern front-end technologies such as JavaScript, React, and Next.js. Cloud & Infrastructure Hands-on experience building and operating cloud-native applications on AWS. Experience with AWS services such as API Gateway, Lambda, ECS, EKS, or equivalent cloud-native technologies. Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform. AWS Associate certification or higher. Integration & Data Technologies Strong understanding of RESTful API design and integration patterns. Experience with secure file transfer (SFTP) and enterprise integration solutions. Familiarity with messaging technologies such as AWS MQ, Amazon SQS, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, or similar platforms. Experience working with relational databases including PostgreSQL, Aurora, Oracle, or equivalent. DevSecOps & Delivery Experience with CI/CD tools and DevSecOps practices. Familiarity with GitLab CI or equivalent automation platforms. Understanding of application security, vulnerability management, and secure software delivery. Professional Skills Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Self-motivated with a high sense of ownership and accountability. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline. Minimum 2 years of software engineering experience, preferably in enterprise or large-scale environments. AWS certification at Associate level or above. Experience developing and supporting cloud-native applications and integration solutions. Experience in DevSecOps, cloud platforms, and infrastrue Tell employers what skills you have Certifications Design Architecture AWS Code Enhancement Cloud Native Architecture Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Information Technology Computer Science API Gateway Cloud Infrastructure Cloud-Based Platform Software Delivery Java Backend Development DevSecOps

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