AWS Backend Engineer

Job Title: AWS Backend Engineer (Java/Go)

Location: Malvern, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced AWS Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Java and Go to build and support scalable, event-driven cloud applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS serverless technologies, messaging services, data processing frameworks, and modern backend development practices.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Go.

Build serverless applications using AWS Lambda.

Develop event-driven workflows using EventBridge and Step Functions.

Implement asynchronous processing using SQS.

Develop and support data integration solutions using AWS Glue.

Work with DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, S3, and Athena for data storage and analytics.

Collaborate with cloud, DevOps, and application teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance.

Required Skills

AWS Technologies

AWS Lambda

EventBridge

Step Functions

SQS

Glue

DynamoDB

PostgreSQL

S3

Athena

Programming Languages

Java

Go

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting large-scale modernization initiatives.

Experience with event-driven and microservices architectures.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployment practices.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.