Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company
Job overview
The Lead Java Developer role involves leading a team and leveraging Java and AWS DevOps expertise to develop and maintain payment-related applications on AWS.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will lead a team of 6-8 developers, focus on core Java development, integrate AWS services like ECS, Lambda, and CloudFormation, and work on payment processing solutions.
Experience and skills
Requires 8+ years of core Java development experience, strong AWS cloud and DevOps skills including ECS, EC2, S3, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, Lambda, Step Functions, CloudFormation, and Jenkins; payment domain experience is preferred.
Job location and travel
Hybrid position requiring 2 days onsite per week in Raleigh, NC.
Team overview
The candidate will lead a team of 6-8 people without direct reports, focusing on technical leadership.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines Java development with AWS DevOps in a payment processing environment, emphasizing cloud-native technologies and serverless components.
Company overview
KPG99 INC, based in Juno Beach, Florida, specializes in providing digital marketing and media buying services. The company generates revenue by offering paid digital media buying solutions and other technical roles, such as business analysts, data scientists, and solutions architects. KPG99 INC is known for its onsite roles in Juno Beach and remote positions, reflecting a flexible work environment. The company has a robust hiring trend, frequently posting job openings across various platforms, indicating growth and expansion in its operations.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize 8+ years of core Java development experience, highlighting hands-on work with Java-based applications and open-source technologies.
Showcase your expertise in AWS services such as ECS, EC2, S3, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, Lambda, Step Functions, and your proficiency in AWS DevOps tools including CloudFormation templates, Jenkins pipelines, and Route 53.
Highlight any leadership experience, especially leading teams of 6-8 developers in a technical capacity, while clarifying you have no direct reports but act as a tech lead.
Include relevant experience in the payment domain, particularly integrating payment processors and handling payment transactions, as this is a preferred qualification.
Apply through multiple channels including KPG99 INC’s corporate careers page and LinkedIn job postings to maximize your visibility for this role.
Connect with current KPG99 INC employees in their Java development or AWS DevOps teams on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent AWS projects they’ve shared or asking about their approach to payment solutions integration.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'Java development,' 'AWS DevOps,' 'CloudFormation,' 'Jenkins,' 'payment processing,' and 'API Gateway' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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