Backend Engineer – Java or Python & AWS

Backend Engineer – Java or Python & AWS Location: Jersey City, New Jersey Locals Preferred – In person interview Open for W2 only- No c2c/1099 or third party resumes Due to the nature of the role client is only accepting USC/GC /GC EAD only no other visas accepted. Job Overview We are seeking a Cloud Native Backend Engineer with strong Java or Python development experience, AWS expertise, and a background in building APIs and microservices. The engineer will support enterprise data platform capabilities, with a primary focus on multi-region resiliency and additional responsibilities involving data lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing cloud-native applications, designing databases, automating deployments, and building resilient services in AWS environments. Required Qualifications At least 5 years of applied software engineering experience. Strong proficiency in Java or Python. Experience developing REST APIs and microservices. Hands-on AWS experience with ECS, Lambda, IAM, SQS, SNS, Glue, S3, RDS, and Route 53. Strong SQL, database modeling, and database design skills. Experience with CI/CD tools, particularly Jenkins and Bitbucket. Working knowledge of Terraform and infrastructure as code. Basic understanding of workflow orchestration. Understanding of cloud-native application development, resiliency, and distributed systems. Preferred Qualifications Experience implementing multi-region resiliency and disaster recovery capabilities. Familiarity with data reconciliation across cloud platforms. Experience with data retention, archiving, and lifecycle management. Exposure to enterprise data platforms and cloud-based data services.