Java Cloud Engineer

We have partnered with our client in their search for a Java Native Cloud Engineer for a contract to hire opportunity in Jersey City, NJ. ResponsibilitiesDesigns, develops, tests, and maintains production-grade software solutions using Java on AWS.Writes secure, high-quality code and participates in code reviews to ensure correctness, performance, and maintainability.Troubleshoots issues across the application stack, including root-cause analysis and remediation for production incidents.Contributes to system design discussions and implements well-structured services and APIs aligned to architecture standards.Uses SDLC toolchains and automation (CI/CD, testing, infrastructure as code) to improve delivery speed and reliability.Applies enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering tools appropriately (e.g., coding support, code review, test generation, troubleshooting) and validates outputs for security, correctness, and performance.Skills RequiredHands-on Java with the Spring Boot framework is required.Strong hands-on AWS, since all their apps run there. Services named: ECS, Lambda, IAM, SQS, SNS, Secrets Manager, Route 53, S3 and RDS.Building REST APIs and microservices.Education & Work ExperienceBachelor's Degree4+ Work ExperienceTitle Java Cloud Native Developer Location Jersey City, NJ Client Industry FinTech Compensation $70-80/hr About Korn Ferry Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com