Technical Lead (Java/AWS)

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Technical Lead (Java/AWS) for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Insurance clients in Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities:

• Create Java APIs to onboard new policyholders
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills, excellent partnership, solid technical acumen, experience in delivering quality technical solutions as well as setting and executing on a strategic technical vision to ensure the systems are stable, performant, and secure.
• Lead engineering teams to successfully drive the transformation of our application landscape.
• Work on an agile team and partner with a vendor achieve business outcomes on a large transformational program.

Required Skills:

• Hands-on experience with Java and J2EE technologies, such as, Java Web Services, JMS, JSP, XML, JSON, JDBC etc.
• Experience with Web Services (SOAP and Rest).
• Writing and using scalable and secure API's
• Amazon Web Services usage includes but not limited to Lambda, CloudWatch, ECS, EKS, RDS, S3, IAM, SNS, SQS, EventBridge, AWSBatch, AWSDirectory.
• Use DevOps and CI/CD tools. Develops Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using CloudFormation templates, YAML files, build specifications, and Lambda functions to have a completely automated build and release process for all AWS resource infrastructure and code artifacts.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Math, or any Engineering.
• Awareness of full software development life cycle practices and the ability to follow source code management, code quality and testing practices.
• 5 years of hands-on experience in application software solution development and execution. Software development knowledge using AWS resources like Lambda, CloudWatch, ECS, EKS, RDS, S3, IAM, SNS, SQS, EventBridge is preferred.
• 5 years of hands-on experience with Java and J2EE technologies, such as, Java Web Services, JMS, XML, JSON, JDBC etc. Along with experience in creating Web Service (SOAP and Rest) using Java Spring boot. Understanding of Batch and MQ.
• 3 years of systems design experience along with continuous integration and DevOps methodologies. Experience using GitHub, Jenkins, Docker, uDeploy , Rally, checkmarx etc or AWS CodePipeline, AWS CodeBuild, AWS CodeDeploy and AWS CodeStar.
• Infrastructure as Code experience, like CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Experience with one or more relational database technologies such as Postgres or Oracle.
• Familiar with Agile methodology. Experience working in an Agile or SAFe development environment.
• Proven ability to work with cross functional teams.
• Possess analytical, problem solving and communication skills. Ability to communicate at all levels within an organization and influence leadership

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

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