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$114K - 125K a year
Design, develop, and manage cloud-native Java applications and lead modernization efforts for legacy systems within AWS environment.
Requires 8-10 years of Java and AWS experience, modernization skills, DevOps practices, and familiarity with data analytics tools, with a focus on government projects.
• ** Please do not apply if you do not live in North Carolina****. We are looking to hire an AWS/Java developer with 8-10 years of software development experience to support the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS); Information Technology Division (ITD). This role involves close collaboration with the data modernization teams at ITD and Division of Public Health (DPH) to design, implement, and manage AWS solutions that align with their technical requirements and business objectives. About Joseph & Associates, LLC Joseph & Associates, LLC is a premier consulting firm aimed at making our government operate at it’s best. Based in the D.C. Metropolitan area, we provide management consulting and IT professional services to the federal government. Our consultants have 10+ years of experience supporting federal civilian agencies, bringing a unique perspective to supporting the mission of government. Description Skill Sets and experience required include: • Experience in modernizing legacy applications, which should include refactoring/migrating in-house legacy applications to the cloud environment. • Proficient in utilizing AWS services and related components towards building enterprise level Data Lakes. • Experience in software development with hands-on skills in Java - strong Java, J2EE, Java Spring framework & hibernate technology. • Experience working with any transactional or RDMS databases • Experience with DevOps practices and automation tools • Knowledge / experience using any ETL tools, experience with data analytics using PowerBI or AWS QuickSight etc. is plus. • Must have experience/familiar with Agile/Scrum Framework environments Job responsibilities include (but not limited to): • Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and propose effective modernization strategies • Design, develop and test Java-based, cloud-native applications and backend systems • Utilize AWS services within application architecture • Develop, test, debug and deliver within timeline using best tools and best practices available. • Participate in code reviews, ensure security best practices, and maintain clean, efficient code. • Monitor application performance and optimize for cost, security, and reliability. • Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues and challenges. • Ensures adherence to standards and best practices • Work with product manager, business stakeholders, and other team members to refine requirements and deliver solutions Qualifications: • Must currently live in the state of North Carolina. • Proficient in using various AWS services (e.g., VPC, EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS, EKS, RDS, API Gateway, Glue Crawlers, Athena) to build and manage cloud. • Experience in software development with hands-on skills in Java - strong Java, J2EE, Java Spring framework & hibernate technology. • Experience in modernizing applications, including refactoring, migration, and cloud-native development. • Knowledge of modern database technologies and strategies for migrating and modernizing database systems. • Experience with DevOps practices and automation tools. • Experience with data analytics, business intelligence solutions (like Power BI or AWS QuickSight). • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders. • Experience working with creating AWS ETL jobs, data pipelines with high volumes of data. • AWS Certification(s). • State Government experience Salary $55 - $60 per hour
This job posting was last updated on 1/27/2026