AWS Cloud Developer

DOM is looking for an experinced local AWS Cloud Developer. This position is required to sit onsite 2 days/week at the IWD office location in Des Moines. Client requests local resources for this postion.

• Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is a state agency committed to providing unemployment insurance for claimants and employment services for job seekers, including re-employment programs.
• IWD is looking to hire an experienced Software Developer with expertise in developing cloud native applications for the UI Tax Project.
• This individual will be part of a talented software team that works on mission-critical applications using Agile methodologies.
• The project aims to enhance IWD's UI Tax system by implementing functionality with the goal of providing better service to both the agency staff and the end-users.
• The ideal candidate is a leader and strong team contributor who is eager to learn and develop their craft as a software professional and will find great satisfaction in the patient pursuit of excellence.
• This individual will be responsible for gathering requirements, facilitating requirements sessions with business stakeholders and providing quality.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Develop Java/Java EE application while providing expertise from concept and design to testing.
• Design and develop api-driven or event-driven microservices using Java, SpringBoot, and other technologies
• Write well designed, testable, efficient code.
• Ensure designs are following specifications and best practices.
• Prepare and produce releases of software components.
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review.
• Work closely with DevOps teams and ensure the proper monitoring and logging are in place.

Expectations:

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• Proven hands-on full stack software development experience
• Proven hands on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms and Spring Boot
• Proven experience in AWS technologies used for development like AWS EC2, AWS S3, AWS Api Gateway, AWS Lambda, AWS CloudWatch, AWS Cloud Trail
• Proven experience in container and orchestration technologies like Docker, AWS ECR, AWS ECS, AWS EKS
• Proven experience in IAM technologies like AWS IAM
• Object oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.
• Excellent knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies (OpenJPA, Hibernate)
• Experience in developing and consuming SOAP and RESTful web services utilizing XML and/or JSON with binding libraries like JAXB, Jackson, Gson, etc.
• Experience with test-driven development
• Experience in testing framework like JUnit, Mockito.
• Implement and adhere to code quality standards with tools like FindBugs, SONAR etc.
• Experience in working in teams using Agile methodologies
• Experience working in Microservices architecture