Senior Java/AWS Developer

Senior Java/AWS Developer Location: Westlake, TX (Hybrid)Pre-Submission Coding Assessment – Senior Java/AWS Developer Assessment OverviewDuration: 90–120 minutesFormat: Online coding (HackerRank / Codility / CodeSignal)Evaluation Areas: Core Java, Problem Solving, System Thinking, Cloud ConceptsPassing Benchmark: 70%+ (recommend submitting only 80%+ candidates)About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Java/AWS Developer to join a high-impact engineering team building real-time payment processing systems. This role focuses on developing scalable, high-performance backend applications that support mission-critical financial platforms.You will work in an agile, collaborative environment contributing across the full software development lifecycle—from design to deployment—while driving engineering excellence and innovation.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop scalable backend services using Java and Spring BootBuild and maintain event-driven, distributed systemsDevelop and optimize RESTful APIs with a focus on performance and securityArchitect and implement cloud-native solutions on AWSCreate and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated deploymentsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical solutionsContribute to system design, architecture decisions, and best practicesEnsure high-quality code through testing frameworks and code reviewsRequired Skills8+ years of backend development experienceStrong expertise in Java 11+, including:Streams, Collections, OOP, MultithreadingREST API developmentExperience with Spring Boot / Microservices architectureStrong knowledge of event-driven systems and messaging tools:Kafka, SQSHands-on experience with AWS services:SQS, Lambda, DynamoDB, RDS, S3, Kinesis, EKSStrong experience with SQL & NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB)Experience with Docker & KubernetesProven experience building CI/CD pipelines from scratchFamiliarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)Nice to HaveExperience with Terraform or CloudFormationKnowledge of caching tools like RedisExposure to DevSecOps practicesInterview Process2 Rounds (Technical + Coding Assessment)Coding evaluation includes Core Java and problem-solving skills