

Korn Ferry
Java Spring Boot/ AWS Lead Developer
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This role is for a Lead Software Engineer specializing in Java Spring Boot and AWS, located in Wilmington, DE, with a contract length of unspecified duration. Pay ranges from $65-75/hr, requiring 8+ years of experience, AWS certification, and fintech industry knowledge.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
600
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🗓️ - Date
June 3, 2026
🕒 - Duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location
On-site
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📄 - Contract
Unknown
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Wilmington, DE
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Security #Java #Automation #S3 (Amazon Simple Storage Service) #Programming #React #EC2 #RDS (Amazon Relational Database Service) #Scala #Agile #Terraform #Cloud #Kafka (Apache Kafka) #Angular #Spring Boot #ML (Machine Learning) #Infrastructure as Code (IaC) #VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) #Lambda (AWS Lambda) #AI (Artificial Intelligence) #Scripting
Role description
We have partnered with our client in their search for a Lead Software Engineer - Java, AWS & Cloud Infrastructure
in Wilmington, DE
Responsibilities
• Skills Required
• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 8+ years applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s), including Java and Spring frameworks
• Hands-on experience using Kafka for building and managing real-time data streaming applications, including configuring topics, producers, and consumers, and ensuring reliable message delivery
• Hands-on practical experience using AWS cloud services, including designing, deploying, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure with services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, step functions and VPC
• Practical experience using IaC tools (example: terraform) to build infra on AWS
• Proficiency in automation at various stages of SDLC and continuous delivery methods
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Possesses AWS Developer or Architect Associate certification, demonstrating validated expertise in designing, developing, and deploying applications on AWS cloud platforms
• Clear communication and ability to articulate complex ideas to various audiences including business, product, management, executives and tech audiences
Nice to have:
• Experience in front-end tools such as React, Angular, etc.
• Experience with scripting tools, BDD tools for automation
• Strong fundamentals in data structures and algorithms
• Experience implementing high throughput, low latency software applications
Title Lead Software Engineer - Java, AWS & Cloud Infrastructure
Location Wilmington, DE
Client Industry Fintech
Compensation $65-75/ hr
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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
We have partnered with our client in their search for a Lead Software Engineer - Java, AWS & Cloud Infrastructure
in Wilmington, DE
Responsibilities
• Skills Required
• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 8+ years applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s), including Java and Spring frameworks
• Hands-on experience using Kafka for building and managing real-time data streaming applications, including configuring topics, producers, and consumers, and ensuring reliable message delivery
• Hands-on practical experience using AWS cloud services, including designing, deploying, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure with services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, step functions and VPC
• Practical experience using IaC tools (example: terraform) to build infra on AWS
• Proficiency in automation at various stages of SDLC and continuous delivery methods
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Possesses AWS Developer or Architect Associate certification, demonstrating validated expertise in designing, developing, and deploying applications on AWS cloud platforms
• Clear communication and ability to articulate complex ideas to various audiences including business, product, management, executives and tech audiences
Nice to have:
• Experience in front-end tools such as React, Angular, etc.
• Experience with scripting tools, BDD tools for automation
• Strong fundamentals in data structures and algorithms
• Experience implementing high throughput, low latency software applications
Title Lead Software Engineer - Java, AWS & Cloud Infrastructure
Location Wilmington, DE
Client Industry Fintech
Compensation $65-75/ hr
Ref ID
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






