Java developer-Ex Capital one

Job Title: Sr. Java Developer - AWS / DevOps

Ex Capital one

Job ID: Heads Up role

Client: Capital One

Location: 1680 Capital One Drive, McLean, VA 22102-3491 (Hybrid)

Duration: 12+ Months contract with possible extension/conversion

Job Overview:

We are seeking highly skilled Senior Java Developers with strong AWS and DevOps experience to join our team in McLean, VA. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, able to work independently with minimal hand-holding, and collaborate effectively with existing team members.

Required Qualifications:

Strong experience in Java development with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.

Hands-on AWS experience in services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudFormation, or related AWS cloud solutions.

DevOps expertise, including CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions), infrastructure as code (Terraform/CloudFormation), and automation scripting.

Ability to work independently and quickly adapt to existing team structures and workflows.

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

AWS Certified (Solutions Architect, Developer, or DevOps Engineer) strongly preferred.

Recent Capital One (Cap1) experience in a similar Java/AWS/DevOps tech stack.

Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Job Description:

Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications within an AWS cloud environment.

Implement and manage DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, and deployments.

Collaborate with team members and existing associates for knowledge sharing and paired development.

Work independently with minimal supervision while meeting project deadlines and quality standards.

Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues across the tech stack.

Follow best practices for cloud security, scalability, and cost optimization.