Senior Java AWS Developer

• Financial services domain experience – banking, trading, payments, or insurance.

Empowering Businesses with Innovative IT Solutions

Position: Senior Java AWS Developer

Department: Software Development & Cloud Engineering

Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ OR Atlanta, GA (5 days onsite – client mandate)

Type: Contract, Full‑Time (40+ hours/week)

Reports To: Engagement Manager (Funto Network) / Client Technical Director (dotted line)

Tech Stack: Java, Spring Boot, AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, Dynamo

DB, API Gateway), Microservices, CI/CD (Jenkins, Code Pipeline, Git Hub Actions)

This role is part of Funto Networks strategic deployment of senior engineering talent into our clients core technology transformation initiatives. We are placing a Senior Java AWS Developer at a leading financial services institution with major presence in Berkeley Heights, NJ and Atlanta, GA. Both locations are critical East Coast technology centers with deep concentrations of enterprise IT, fintech innovation, and cloud adoption.

By embedding senior engineers onsite five days a week, we ensure seamless collaboration with client teams, rapid response to business needs, and full alignment with security and compliance mandates.

• Berkeley Heights, NJ:
  Must reside within reasonable daily commute to Union County, NJ.
• Atlanta, GA:
  Must reside within reasonable daily commute to Midtown / Buckhead / Perimeter.
• No remote or hybrid flexibility – this is a strict 5‑day onsite mandate per client policy.

• Berkeley Heights:
  Hub for financial services back‑office systems, low‑latency trading infrastructure, and enterprise cloud migration.
• Atlanta:
  Fast‑growing fintech corridor, payments innovation, and Fortune 500 corporate IT headquarters.
• Both sites offer direct access to client stakeholders, security‑sensitive environments, and face‑to‑face collaboration.

Our Software Development & Cloud Engineering practice delivers mission‑critical, cloud‑native solutions for enterprises undergoing digital transformation. We combine deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and AWS with a consulting mindset that prioritizes business value, scalability, and operational excellence. In this client‑dedicated role, you will become a trusted extension of the clients engineering organization, driving architecture decisions, mentoring junior engineers, and solving complex production challenges.

We are seeking a Senior Java AWS Developer with 10+ years of experience to lead backend system design and development for a high‑volume financial services platform. You will architect and implement cloud‑native microservices on AWS, modernize legacy monoliths, and establish best practices for CI/CD, performance optimization, and security. This is a hands‑on, high‑visibility role that requires deep technical mastery, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence technical direction.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast‑paced, regulated environments and has a proven track record of delivering scalable, resilient systems in AWS.

• Backend Development:
  Design, build, and maintain high‑performance backend services using Java 11/17 and Spring Boot.
• Cloud Architecture:
  Develop cloud‑native solutions on AWS – including Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, Dynamo
  
  DB, API Gateway, SQS, SNS – following Well‑Architected principles.
• Microservices:
  Decompose monolithic applications into loosely coupled, domain‑driven microservices.
• API Design:
  Create robust RESTful APIs with OpenAPI/Swagger documentation, versioning, and backward compatibility.
• CI/CD & Dev Ops:
  Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, AWS Code Pipeline, Git Hub Actions. Champion infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform, Cloud Formation).
• Performance & Scalability:
  Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks; implement caching, connection pooling, and asynchronous processing.
• Production Support:
  Troubleshoot complex production incidents; perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.
• Technical Leadership:
  Mentor junior and mid‑level developers;…