Backend Java Engineer (AWS/Data Processing)

Backend Java Engineer (AWS/Data Processing)Client: JPMorgan ChaseLocation: Wilmington, DE 5 days OnsiteDuration: 6+ Months Contract-to-HirePayrate : $60-62/hr max.Job DescriptionJPMorgan Chase is seeking a Backend Java Engineer to join its Fraud Technology team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java development, cloud technologies, and large-scale data processing. This role focuses on building backend applications and supporting data transformation and movement across cloud environments that power fraud-related platforms.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.Develop Microservices and REST APIs for enterprise applications.Build secure, high-quality production code and perform technical troubleshooting.Develop and support cloud-native solutions using AWS services.Work on large-scale data transformation, cleansing, aggregation, and movement processes.Analyze and process large datasets to support business and technology initiatives.Create design and architecture artifacts while ensuring development standards are met.Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance.Participate in Agile development methodologies and CI/CD practices.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions.Required Skills5+ years of software development experience.Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and REST APIs.Experience developing and maintaining enterprise-level applications.Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD, application resiliency, and security best practices.Strong SQL and database querying skills.Experience processing and manipulating large datasets.AWS Experience RequiredAmazon S3AWS LambdaAmazon EMRCloudWatchPreferred SkillsApache SparkAWS GlueEKSEC2RDSReact.js or Angular exposureKey Technical Focus AreasData cleaning and preprocessingData transformation and data movementJoins, aggregations, and window functionsSchema alignment and type handlingDeduplication and data quality validationIncremental processing, CDC, merges, and upsertsPerformance tuning and optimizationMonitoring and observability using CloudWatchDistributed data processing using EMR and SparkIdeal Candidate5-8 years of experience (Mid/Senior level)Strong Backend Java Engineer with AWS experienceExperience working with large-scale data transformation and movementExposure to Spark is highly preferredFinancial services or fraud platform experience is a plusOpen to relocating and working onsite in Wilmington, DE from Day 1.Thankyou!