Java Microservices Developer

Java Spring Microservices Developer

Anywhere

Type: Contract

Category: Development

Industry: Communications

Workplace Type: Remote

Reference : JN -

Date Posted: 03/04/2026

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Our client seeks a Java and Spring developer to build and support microservices in an AWS serverless and containerized environment. The role requires strong hands‑on development in Java/Spring Boot, AWS services, and Kubernetes, with additional exposure to Node.js on AWS Lambda. You will contribute to scalable, resilient services for media‑grade workloads, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate within Agile teams. Experience across observability, data stores, and CI automation will support delivery quality and speed.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $74.00 to $79.00/hr. w2

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices using Java and Spring Boot.

• Build and deploy services to AWS using EKS and Lambda as appropriate to the workload.

• Implement event-driven and messaging integrations with AWS services including SQS, SNS, Kinesis, and API Gateway.

• Create and manage infrastructure as code with Cloud Formation for reliable deployments.

• Develop containerized services with Docker and orchestrate workloads with Kubernetes.

• Integrate persistence with No
  
  SQL and relational databases, including Dynamo
  
  DB and other RDBMS.

• Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting with tools such as Splunk and Datadog.

• Triage and resolve support requests, production incidents, and performance issues.

• Collaborate within Agile/Scrum processes to plan, prioritize, and deliver increments.

• Contribute to CI automation and quality practices for low-latency, high-throughput services.

• At least 5 years of professional software development experience.

• Hands‑on experience with Java and the Spring Framework, including Spring Boot.

• Hands‑on experience with AWS services such as Lambda, SQS, SNS, Kinesis, S3, Dynamo
  
  DB, Elasticsearch, API Gateway, and Cloud Formation.

• Hands‑on experience developing containerized services with Docker and Kubernetes.

• Experience with both No
  
  SQL and relational databases.

• Proficiency handling support requests and troubleshooting production systems.

• Experience with monitoring and observability tools like Splunk and Datadog.

• Experience deploying Java applications on AWS EKS clusters (preferred).

• Experience building low-latency, high-throughput transactional services with CI and automated testing (preferred).

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments (preferred).

• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively (preferred).

• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills (preferred).

• Media industry experience (preferred).

• Hands‑on Node.js/JavaScript development for AWS Lambda (preferred).

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

• AWS certification (preferred).

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, 781‑808‑2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.

All AI‑assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part…