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