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CloudIngest

Java Developer (Backend)

On site

Berkeley heights, United states

$ 55 /hour

Freelance

08-12-2025

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Skills

Communication Teamwork Leadership Problem Solving Time Management Adaptability Java JavaScript HTML CSS SQL NoSQL MySQL MongoDB PostgreSQL Docker Kubernetes Version Control AWS CloudFormation Selenium Scrum Problem-solving Networking Attention to detail Architecture Cloud Architecture Programming Databases git AWS Software Development Agile SDLC AWS Cloud Junit Spring Hibernate Maven Gradle Kafka Terraform Infrastructure as Code Microservices

Job Specifications

Job Title: Java Developer

Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ (On-Site from day 1)

Duration: 6-12month contract with multiple extensions

Rate: $55/hr. on W2 // $60/hr. on C2C

Job Description

Role:

Build application platforms customized to enable more seamless solutions that:

Increase brand exposure
Deliver relevant and timely insights to clients
Ensure an intuitive, secure experience for maximum usability
Allow for developer-oriented, adaptable communication protocols, unified APIs, and integrations with multiple other systems

Technical Skills

Proficient in Java:

Deep understanding of Java programming, including core concepts, syntax, and advanced features.

AWS Services:

Experience with a variety of AWS services, such as:
Compute: EC2, Lambda
Storage: S3, EBS, Glacier
Databases: RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora DB
Networking: VPC, Route 53, API Gateway
Event Streaming: MSK Kafka

Infrastructure as Code:

Familiarity with tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform for defining and provisioning infrastructure.

Cloud Architecture Skills

System Design: Ability to design scalable and resilient cloud architectures using AWS best practices.
Microservices: Experience in developing microservices architecture and deploying them on AWS.
Containerization: Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes; experience with Amazon ECS or EKS for container orchestration.
Cloud Migration: Experience with migrating on-premises applications to the AWS cloud.
Performance Optimization: Skills in optimizing cloud applications for performance and cost efficiency.

Development Skills

Frameworks: Experience with popular Java frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, or Java EE.
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Strong grasp of OOP principles and design patterns.
Database Knowledge: Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
Web Technologies: Familiarity with RESTful services, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Version Control: Proficient in using version control systems, especially Git.
Testing: Knowledge of testing frameworks and tools like JUnit, Mockito, or Selenium.
Build Tools: Experience with Maven or Gradle.

Experience

Project Leadership: Ability to lead projects, mentor junior developers, and provide technical guidance.
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and optimize applications.

Soft Skills

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
Teamwork: Ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to a positive team dynamic.
Adaptability: Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing project requirements.

Additional Qualities

Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to coding and documentation, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Time Management: Effective time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Passion for Technology: Genuine interest in keeping up with industry trends and advancements in technology.

About the Company

CloudIngest is a full-service tech software firm. Our expert technical team maintains strong core competencies in Big Data, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Cloud Services, Digital Transformations, Mobility Solutions, Natural Language Processing, APIs, Software Development & Integration, Staffing and Staff Augmentation, as well as Kubernetes, DevOps - Ansible and Terraform and Site Reliability Engineers, Azure HDInsights, DataFactory, ADLS Gen2, Azure Analytics Services, HDP ( Hortonworks Data Platform) , HDF ( NiFi) and S... Know more