Senior Java Developer (Data | AWS) (IT consultant)

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services built on top of a large-scale data platform.
• Build and optimize data processing workflows for both batch and streaming use cases.
• Leverage AWS services, including S3, Redshift, Athena, Kinesis, Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, and
• Collaborate with product teams and key stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver
• Develop and maintain APIs, data models, and data integration processes to ensure reliable data
• Document technical architectures, APIs, data workflows, and operational procedures to support

🎯 Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Java and SQL, with familiarity with Python considered an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience working with large datasets and designing or supporting data-intensive
• Hands-on knowledge of AWS services such as S3, Redshift, Athena, Kinesis, Glue, Step Functions
• Strong database knowledge, with experience in PostgreSQL and Amazon Redshift considered beneficial.
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining reliable backend services and data-driven
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to document APIs, data models, workflows, and

🎁 Benefits

• Work remotely from anywhere within South Africa.
• An initial three-to-six-month independent contractor engagement, with the possibility of renewal.
• Work with product teams and stakeholders in a professional environment that partially aligns with
• Contribute to meaningful data engineering initiatives involving scalable backend systems, cloud
• Gain hands-on exposure to a broad range of AWS services and cloud-native data technologies.
• Strengthen your expertise in Java, SQL, AWS, and data-intensive backend engineering through