Java AWS Engineer

We have partnered with our client in their search for a Java AWS Engineer for a contract to hire opportunity in Columbus, OH. ResponsibilitiesDefine and evolve target-state architecture for debit and payments services using modern distributed-systems patternsLead domain-level technical ownership across multiple services, ensuring high availability, low latency, and operational excellenceDrive modernization initiatives, including platform upgrades and decomposition efforts, with clear risk management and rollback plansEstablish and enforce API governance, schema/versioning practices, and engineering standards through design reviews and reference implementationsImprove reliability through service level indicators/service level objectives, runbooks, post-incident learning, and capacity planningBuild and mature observability practices, including distributed tracing and metrics that cover synchronous and asynchronous workflowsPartner with security, risk, and compliance stakeholders to ensure secure engineering practices and audit-ready controlsStandardize event streaming and messaging practices, including idempotency, retry strategies, and dead-letter queue handlingMentor and coach senior and lead engineers, strengthening engineering practices across squadsCommunicate technical strategy, tradeoffs, and delivery plans to senior stakeholders and cross-functional partners Skills RequiredJavaAWSKafkaExperience using AI for developmentExperience supporting debit, payments, or other high-volume transaction platforms in regulated environment is a plusEducation & Work ExperienceBachelor's Degree5+ years of experienceTitle Java AWS Engineer Location Columbus, OH Client Industry FinTech Compensation $55-75/hr About Korn Ferry Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com