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Java Back End Developer with AWS Glue

Company:
TrekRecruit
Location:
Tysons, VA, 22107
Posted:
January 12, 2026
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Description:

About the job Java Back End Developer with AWS Glue

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Back End Java Engineer with hands-on experience in ETL development, Spark processing, and AWS-based data workflows. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing backend services, data pipelines, and integrations that power large-scale distributed systems.

Required Skill:

• 12+ years of professional experience as a Backend or Java Engineer.

• Strong proficiency in Java (Core Java, Collections, Multithreading, Streams).

• Hands-on experience with Apache Spark for large-scale data processing.

• Proven experience in building and maintaining ETL pipelines.

• Practical knowledge of AWS cloud services including Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, SNS, SQS, and S3.

• Familiarity with open-source frameworks and libraries for backend development.

• Solid understanding of RESTful API development and integration.

• Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.

Preferred:

• Experience with Python or Scala for data workflows.

• Familiarity with Terraform or CloudFormation for infrastructure automation.

• Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Job Description:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and data processing pipelines using Java and Spark.

• Implement and manage ETL workflows to handle large-scale data transformation and integration.

• Build and automate data orchestration pipelines using AWS Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, SNS, SQS, and S3.

• Collaborate with front-end, data engineering, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

• Ensure code quality, scalability, and performance optimization through best engineering practices.

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring reliability and system uptime.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of cloud-native microservices and event-driven architectures.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies, peer reviews, and CI/CD pipeline maintenance.

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