Lead/Senior Software Engineer (Cloud & Integration)

Job Summary

• Build, enhance, and operate mission-critical digital services and enterprise applications in a cloud-native environment.
• Develop and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient applications using AWS, Java, Spring Boot, and modern web technologies.
• Take ownership of the full software lifecycle, from design and development through deployment, monitoring, and production support.
• Support application integrations through APIs, secure file transfer, and messaging technologies to enable reliable data exchange across systems and organizations.
• Collaborate with product teams, stakeholders, vendors, and partner agencies to deliver high-quality digital solutions aligned with security, governance, and engineering best practices.
• Drive operational excellence through DevSecOps, infrastructure automation, and AI-enabled software delivery practices.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & Delivery

• Design, develop, test, and maintain cloud-native applications and services using AWS, Java, Spring Boot, and modern front-end technologies.
• Deliver new features and enhancements while ensuring high standards of code quality, security, performance, and maintainability.
• Contribute to architecture, system design, technical reviews, and engineering best practices.
• Support full-stack development activities across backend services, APIs, integrations, and user-facing applications.

Cloud & Platform Engineering

• Design and operate cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services, including API Gateway, serverless, and container-based architectures.
• Provision and manage infrastructure through Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions that meet operational and business requirements.
• Support system reliability, observability, and operational readiness across production environments.

System Integration & Data Exchange

• Develop and maintain integrations using RESTful APIs, secure file transfer protocols, and messaging technologies.
• Ensure accurate and secure data exchange between internal systems, external partners, and third-party platforms.
• Design and implement data mappings, transformations, and integration workflows.
• Support event-driven and asynchronous processing using messaging platforms and queues.

Operations & DevSecOps

• Operate applications in production, including deployments, monitoring, troubleshooting, incident response, and service recovery.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and support continuous delivery practices.
• Contribute to DevSecOps initiatives, security compliance, vulnerability remediation, and operational improvements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce operational effort through automation and platform enhancements.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with Product Managers, stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to deliver solutions end-to-end.
• Participate in requirements discussions, technical planning, testing, and release activities.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and development practices to improve engineering productivity and delivery quality.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, technical mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives across the team.

Required Skills

Software Engineering

• Strong experience in Java and Spring Boot application development.
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise applications or digital services.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, testing methodologies, and secure coding practices.
• Experience with modern front-end technologies such as JavaScript, React, and Next.js.

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Hands-on experience building and operating cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Experience with AWS services such as API Gateway, Lambda, ECS, EKS, or equivalent cloud-native technologies.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform.
• AWS Associate certification or higher.

Integration & Data Technologies

• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and integration patterns.
• Experience with secure file transfer (SFTP) and enterprise integration solutions.
• Familiarity with messaging technologies such as AWS MQ, Amazon SQS, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, or similar platforms.
• Experience working with relational databases including PostgreSQL, Aurora, Oracle, or equivalent.

DevSecOps & Delivery

• Experience with CI/CD tools and DevSecOps practices.
• Familiarity with GitLab CI or equivalent automation platforms.
• Understanding of application security, vulnerability management, and secure software delivery.

Professional Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Self-motivated with a high sense of ownership and accountability.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of software engineering experience, preferably in enterprise or large-scale environments.
• AWS certification at Associate level or above.
• Experience developing and supporting cloud-native applications and integration solutions.
• Experience in DevSecOps, cloud platforms, and infrastrue