Tech Lead / Sr Developer: AWS Java- Full stack with Node.js, Angular, Preact

Job Title

Tech Lead / Sr Developer

AWS Java – Full Stack with Node.js, Angular, Preact

Location

Malvern, PA (Onsite)

Duration

6 Months

Salary Range

$60.00 - $62.00/Hour on W2 (Without Benefits).

Applicants must be willing to work on W2.

Role Description

Experience Required

8–10 years

Responsibilities

• Provides senior-level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases.
• Integrates third-party products.
• Translates technical specifications into code for complex new or enhancement projects for internal clients. Writes programs, develops code, tests artifacts, and produces reports. Employs software development techniques to ensure tests are implemented in a way that supports automation.
• Leads backend system optimization efforts, ensuring high performance, scalability, and responsiveness under varying workloads.
• Spearheads the integration of multiple data sources, APIs, and services, streamlining data flow and improving overall system efficiency.
• Oversees the creation and upkeep of detailed backend documentation, helping cross-functional teams understand architecture and logic.
• Advocates and implements best practices for security, data protection, and backend resilience, aligning with enterprise-grade standards.
• Collaborates with front-end teams to design backend interfaces that support seamless and intuitive user experiences.
• Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow-up production support. Submits change control requests and documents.
• Thoroughly understands software development methodology and development architecture standards.
• Trains and mentors staff with less experience. Resolves elevated issues.
• Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues.
• Explains technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients. Performs systems analysis activities.
• Thoroughly understands client business functions and technology needs. Has a broad understanding of Vanguard's technologies, tools, and applications, including those that interface with the business area and systems.
• Interfaces with cross-functional team members and communicates systems issues at the appropriate technical level for each audience.
• Thoroughly understands and complies with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures, and verifies that deliverables meet requirements.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in software development, system integration, database design, and back-end architecture.
• Expertise in server-side development, system integration, and API management; strong knowledge of database design, optimization, debugging, and performance tuning.

Must-have Skills

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Angular/React
• AWS
• CloudFormation
• ECS
• DynamoDB
• S3
• Redshift
• Kinesis Stream
• Glue Jobs
• Lambda
• SQL queries
• GitHub
• CI/CD
• API Microservices

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience with legacy migration to cloud
• Experience in test automation
• Python

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of Agile, Confluence, and JIRA; aptitude for continuous process improvement for process flows/workflows.
• AWS Solution Architect certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• 7+ years of experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Computing.

Additional Skills

Digital

Amazon Web Service (AWS) Cloud Computing, Digital

Machine Learning, Advanced Java Concepts, AI and Automation.