Specialized Java Developer

Insight Global

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At a glance

Compensation

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Location

Maryland Heights, MO

Work Authorization

Not specified

Job overview

Insight Global seeks a Specialized Java Developer to build production‑grade transactional microservices on AWS for a telecommunications client, replacing legacy middleware with cloud‑native solutions, optimizing SQL, and contributing to automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Java DevelopmentSpring BootMicroservices ArchitectureAWSECSAurora PostgreSQLSQSEventBridgeKafkaSQL OptimizationTransaction ManagementJUnit 5GitCI/CD Pipelines

Qualifications

5+ Years Java Development Experience

Full job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Specialized Java Developer to join a leading telecommunications client supporting a large-scale cloud modernization initiative. This developer will be responsible for building and delivering production-grade transactional microservices on AWS using Java 17, Spring Boot, ECS, Aurora PostgreSQL, SQS FIFO, EventBridge, and Kafka (MSK). The role will focus on replacing legacy on-premises middleware with a modern cloud-native architecture that processes approximately 4 million events per day. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Java microservices, AWS, SQL optimization, and event-driven systems, and is comfortable developing scalable, high-performance applications, implementing automated testing, and contributing to CI/CD pipelines. Experience with Terraform, DocumentDB/MongoDB, containerized workflows, and resilient system design is a plus.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

5+ years of hands-on Java development experience.
Strong experience with Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
Proven experience developing applications in AWS, including ECS, Aurora PostgreSQL, SQS, and EventBridge.
Strong SQL skills with experience in transactions, locking, query optimization, and indexing.
Experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures.
Experience building and maintaining automated testing frameworks using JUnit 5.
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development practices.

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