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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # NC DHHS AWS/Java Developer - **Company:** Nevada Department of Health and Human Services - **Location:** Chapel Hill, NC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Applications Architecture, Application Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Software Debugging, DevOps, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Hibernate (Java), Spring Framework, Power BI, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Spring Cloud, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Backend, Data Lakes, Data Analytics, Functional Programming, Api Gateway, Code Restructuring, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/8b09a76c-c1df-44b4-950d-335caf7f0702 ## About the Role DHHS-ITD is looking to hire an AWS/Java developer with 8-10 years of software development experience. This role involves close collaboration with the data modernization teams at ITD and DPH to design, implement, and manage AWS solutions that align with their technical requirements and business objectives. Skill Sets and experience include: ·Experience in modernizing legacy applications, which should include refactoring/migrating in-house legacy applications to the cloud environment. ·Proficient in utilizing AWS services and related components towards building enterprise level Data Lakes. ·Experience in software development with hands-on skills in Java - strong Java, J2EE, Java Spring framework & hibernate technology. ·Experience working with any transactional or RDMS databases ·Experience with DevOps practices and automation tools ·Knowledge / experience using any ETL tools, experience with data analytics using PowerBI or AWS QuickSight etc. is plus. ??? ·Must have experience/familiar with Agile/Scrum Framework environments, Proficient in using various AWS services (e.g., VPC, EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS, EKS, RDS, API Gateway, Glue Crawlers, Athena) to build and manage cloud Required 5 Years Experience in software development with hands-on skills in Java - strong Java, J2EE, Java Spring framework & hibernate technology. Required 7 Years Experience in modernizing applications, including refactoring, migration, and cloud-native development. Required 5 Years Knowledge of modern database technologies and strategies for migrating and modernizing database systems Required 5 Years Experience with DevOps practices and automation tools Required 5 Years Experience with data analytics, business intelligence solutions (like Power BI or AWS QuickSight ) Nice to have 2 Years Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders. Required 7 Years Experience working with creating AWS ETL jobs, data pipelines with high volumes of data ## Description DHHS-ITD is seeking an AWS/Java developer specializing in Data modernization using cloud solutions on AWS., ·Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and propose effective modernization strategies ·Design, develop and test Java-based, cloud-native applications and backend systems ·Utilize AWS services within application architecture ·Develop, test, debug and deliver within timeline using best tools and best practices available. ·Participate in code reviews, ensure security best practices, and maintain clean, efficient code. ·Monitor application performance and optimize for cost, security, and reliability. ·Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues and challenges. ·Ensures adherence to standards and best practices ·Work with product manager, business stakeholders, and other team members to refine requirements and deliver solutions ## Related Videos - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)