Software Developer; AWS

Job Title:
Software Developer (AWS)

Location: US-MD-Rockville

This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days onsite per week.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced AWS Software Developer specializing in the development and re‑engineering of full‑stack Java/J2EE applications in a hybrid (on‑premises + AWS) environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with Java/J2EE, Angular, and legacy Struts Paged 2.0 applications, along with proven expertise in AWS file/content management solutions using Amazon FSx or Amazon EFS
. This role will support the transition of existing Windows/Linux file systems from on‑premises environments to AWS and play a key role in modernizing enterprise applications while ensuring security, performance, and reliability.

• Analyze and understand existing on-premises Java/J2EE applications
  , including Struts 2.0, Spring, Hibernate, and Web IO Exception
  , and support re‑engineering efforts to AWS.
• Design, develop, and implement full‑stack Java/J2EE applications with Angular based on modernization and re‑engineering requirements.
• Lead and support the migration and integration of on‑premises file systems to AWS file services
  , specifically Amazon FSx or Amazon EFS
  , in a hybrid architecture.
• Build and maintain secure, reliable, and high‑performance file/content management solutions leveraging AWS FSx/EFS (not S3).
• Implement and support backend services that interact with AWS file systems, ensuring proper access control, performance tuning, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to cloud‑native applications, hybrid file systems, and AWS infrastructure
  .
• Apply best practices for IAM, network security, monitoring, and logging
  , using services such as Cloud Watch and X‑Ray.
• Optimize AWS resource utilization and cost while maintaining performance and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including application, infrastructure, and security teams throughout the re‑engineering lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum 5+ years of hands‑on software development experience
  .
• Strong Java programming skills with deep experience in Java/J2EE and frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate
  .
• Hands‑on experience with Struts 2.0 (Struts 1.x alone
  
  World is not sufficient).
• Strong Angular experience in enterprise‑scale applications. extens>
• Mandatory experience with AWS file/content management services
  , specifically:
  • Amazon FSx and/or Amazon EFS
  • Hybrid on‑premises ↔ AWS file system integration
  • Secure file access, permissions, and performance optimization
• Proven experience building secure, high‑performance file operations in hybrid architectures.
• Experience deploying and supporting applications on AWS (EC2, IAM, networking, monitoring).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills in distributed, cloud‑based systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops tooling.
• Familiarity with database integrations (Oracle or similar).
• Prior experience in regulated or enterprise environments.