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Job Title: Lead Developer (Flink, AWS)
Contract Length: 12+ Months
Location: San Antonio, TX 78288
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Seeking a Lead Developer with strong experience in AWS cloud technologies, Apache Flink, Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Kafka, and cloud-native application development. This role will support enterprise-level software engineering initiatives focused on scalable backend systems, streaming data pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions using modern distributed technologies and Agile methodologies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Development experience with cloud computing concepts, particularly AWS services
- Development experience with Apache Flink pipeline jobs
- Experience with AWS services including:
- EKS
- Lambda
- API Gateway
- DynamoDB
- S3
- Step Functions
- Experience with Golang development for EKS and Lambda
- Experience with Terraform
- Understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Foundational knowledge of Java programming
- Understanding of core Spring Boot concepts
- Familiarity with RESTful API principles
- Basic understanding of Kafka or similar messaging/streaming platforms
- Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Key Responsibilities
Software Development
- Design, develop, code, and test new features and applications using Java and Spring Boot
API Development
- Build and maintain RESTful web services supporting integrations and data exchange
Messaging & Streaming
- Develop and maintain Kafka-based streaming and asynchronous communication systems
Cloud Infrastructure
- Develop and deploy applications on AWS using services such as EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, and Step Functions
Infrastructure as Code
- Define and manage infrastructure using Terraform
Data Processing
- Develop and maintain Apache Flink pipeline jobs for enterprise data processing and analytics
Collaboration
- Work closely with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders throughout the SDLC
Testing & Debugging
- Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects
Documentation
- Create and maintain technical documentation for systems, code, and processes
Continuous Learning
- Stay current with emerging technologies, development best practices, and cloud-native engineering approaches
Top Required Skills
- Development experience with Apache Flink pipeline jobs
- Experience with AWS services including EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, and Step Functions
- Experience with Terraform