AWS Java Engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an AWS Java Engineer to join one of our largest financial services clients sitting in Jersey City. This individual will support the modernization of an existing client protection application, helping migrate and rebuild the platform from an on-prem Java/DB2 environment into AWS. They will first need to understand how the existing system operates, including its current functionality and business requirements, and then help design and build the new cloud-based platform. This is a highly hands-on development role working primarily with Java and AWS technologies, including ECS Fargate, Lambda, Aurora, Airflow, and Snowflake. The engineer will also be involved in AWS infrastructure deployment, configuration, data migration, testing, and resiliency throughout the SDLC. They will work directly with users to understand functional requirements and translate those needs into technical solutions. Given the scope of the modernization effort, this person needs to be a senior, independent developer who can take ownership of their work, solve complex technical problems, and drive implementation with minimal oversight.

Skills and Requirements

• 10+ years of development experience with strong hands-on Java coding skills
• AWS Cloud experience is must – including ECS Fargate, Lambda, Aurora, and Airflow
• Experience working with DB2 and/or Snowflake, particularly around data migration or cloud modernization
• Experience with AWS infrastructure deployment, configuration, and testing, including resiliency
• Ability to understand an existing on-prem application and rebuild/migrate functionality into AWS
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently drive implementation
• Strong communication skills and experience working directly with users to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions
• Must be a senior, independent self-starter who can hit the ground running
• Hands-on experience with AI development tools such as Claude or Copilot
• Familiarity with security, financial controls, or highly regulated applications
• Experience migrating data/applications from DB2 or other on-prem environments into AWS
• Financial Services experience

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 employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].