

Cloud Engineer
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This role is for a Cloud Engineer with a focus on AWS and a Java background. The contract is W2, requiring 10+ years of experience, proficiency in AWS Lambda and Kafka, and skills in Python, Java, and cloud automation tools.
π - Country
United States
π± - Currency
$ USD
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π° - Day rate
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ποΈ - Date discovered
July 18, 2025
π - Project duration
Unknown
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ποΈ - Location type
Unknown
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π - Contract type
W2 Contractor
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π - Security clearance
Unknown
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π - Location detailed
Texas, United States
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π§ - Skills detailed
#S3 (Amazon Simple Storage Service) #Java #API (Application Programming Interface) #Cloud #AWS Lambda #Lambda (AWS Lambda) #Python #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Microservices #POSTMAN #GitLab #Leadership #GIT #Kafka (Apache Kafka) #IAM (Identity and Access Management) #XML (eXtensible Markup Language) #Jenkins #GitHub #Programming #AI (Artificial Intelligence) #Pytest #Automation
Role description
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AWS Cloud Engineer With (JAVA Background)
Only W2
JAVA Must
Need 10+ years Profiles only
Technical Environment:
β’ Cloud: AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, IAM, CloudWatch, S3, CloudFormation/CDK)
β’ Languages: Python (primary), Java (secondary for APIs)
β’ Messaging: Kafka / Confluent β Must be comfortable setting up and configuring topics/queues
β’ Tools: Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Postman, Cypress, PyTest
Must-Have Qualifications:
β’ 10+ years of professional experience in AWS cloud engineering, including cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-on-prem connectivity.
β’ Strong proficiency with AWS Lambda using Python for serverless development.
β’ Hands-on experience with Kafka/Confluent β must be able to set up, configure, and manage queues (not just consume messages).
β’ Background in Java development and went into AWS Cloud. Comfortable working in both modern Python and legacy Java environments.
β’ Familiarity with older Java-based microservices and APIs, and willingness to support and modernize legacy systems.
β’ Experience with messaging systems such as JMS and MQ.
β’ Solid understanding of cloud testing and automation tools (e.g., Postman, Cypress, PyTest).
β’ AI Pair Programming Tools: Experience with AI-powered development tools, with a preference for Amazon Q; GitLab Duo also acceptable
β’ Experience generating XML and working with file-based integrations.
β’ Proven ability to collaborate across functions and work closely with senior and principal engineers.
β’ Excellent communication skills β proactive, self-driven, and confident in cross-team and leadership interactions.