AWS CI/CD / DevOps / DevSecOps Engineer (Java)

Job Title: AWS CI/CD / DevOps / DevSecOps Engineer (Java)

Location: Onsite – Chicago (Preferred) / Washington DC / Princeton

Project: FEP CCTI Ops

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled AWS CI/CD, DevOps, or DevSecOps Engineer with strong hands-on Java development experience to join our FEP CCTI Ops team. The ideal candidate will bring a balanced expertise in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD automation, and backend development using Java. This role requires active coding, debugging, and building scalable applications along with DevOps responsibilities. Candidate should also be open to learning Ab Initio from a Data and DevOps perspective.

Key Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java (Spring Boot / Microservices architecture)
• Write clean, efficient, and production-grade Java code with strong focus on performance and scalability
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines in AWS environments for Java-based applications
• Integrate Java applications with cloud-native AWS services (Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, etc.)
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes for Java applications
• Collaborate closely with development, QA, and data teams to streamline releases
• Implement DevSecOps practices including code scanning, vulnerability management, and secure coding standards
• Troubleshoot and debug complex production issues across application and infrastructure layers
• Work on containerizing Java applications using Docker and deploying via Kubernetes
• Participate in code reviews, enforce best coding practices, and mentor junior developers
• Work with data teams and learn Ab Initio from a DevOps/Data integration standpoint
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for Java-based systems

Required Skills:
• Strong hands-on experience in Java development (mandatory)
• Experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices architecture
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, etc.)
• Experience with build tools like Maven or Gradle
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation)
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and security integration
• Experience with Git and version control workflows

Good to Have:
• Exposure or willingness to learn Ab Initio
• Experience with ETL/Data pipelines
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Understanding of secure coding standards and compliance

Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in Java + DevOps / CI/CD / Cloud Engineering roles

Work Model:
• Onsite role (Chicago preferred, followed by DC and Princeton)