CTIS · 1 month ago
AWS Cloud Architect/Senior Developer (Java/J2EE application modernization)
Rockville, MD
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$70/hr - $80/hr
5+ years expCTIS, Inc. is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect / Senior Developer specialized in migrating Java/J2EE applications to the cloud. The role involves modernizing applications, designing migration plans, and leading a team to implement cloud-native solutions on AWS.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Lead Cloud Architecture & Migration: Take ownership of architecture refinement and improvement of an enterprise cloud migration project. Design a migration plan, considering options like “replatforming” (adjusting to cloud services with minimal code changes) or “refactoring” (major code restructuring to fully leverage cloud-native features)
Architectural Design & Development: Lead a team of developers to Architect and Design and as required Develop pieces of Architectural Runway & Reference Architecture that Legacy JAVA / J2EE teams could use to migrate their applications to cloud
Application Modernization: Modify existing Java code to integrate with AWS services, potentially breaking down monolithic applications into microservices for better scalability
Service Selection & Integration: Choose appropriate AWS services based on application requirements, including EC2 / ECS / EKS for compute, S3 for storage, RDS for databases, API Gateway for API management, and Lambda for serverless functions. Define a disaster recovery mechanism for the same
Containerization & Automation: Package applications into Docker containers for efficient deployment and scaling on AWS services like ECS or EKS. Utilize tools like AWS CloudFormation, SAM, or Terraform to define and automate infrastructure provisioning for consistent deployment across environments
Governance & Cost Management: Work closely with project leadership and the Architectural Review Board on proposed architecture designs, ensuring cost efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness when proposing solutions
Communication & Cadence: Define the cadence at which the team will meet its defined objectives and communicate regularly with project leadership about achievements and milestones
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
At least 5+ years of hands-on experience migrating applications onto the AWS platform
Solid migration experience from on-premises servers to AWS using appropriate tools and frameworks
Strong Java programming skills and experience with J2EE frameworks like Spring, Hibernate, and JSF
Strong understanding of AWS architecture and cloud computing concepts
Expertise in containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform
Knowledge of database migration strategies and experience with different database systems
Understanding of DevOps practices for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues in distributed, cloud-based environments
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Company
CTIS
CTIS is a Brazilian retail chain organization with emphasis in computer products.
5001-10000 employees
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