Senior Software Engineer – Java, AWS & Payments Systems | San Jose (Hybrid)

Senior Software Engineer – Payments (Java / AWS)

📍 Location: San Jose, California
🏢 Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite – Mon, Tue, Thu | 2 days remote)
💼 Employment Type: Contract
⏳ Duration: 6+ months (likely extension)
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree required (Computer Science or related)
📈 Experience Level: Mid-Senior
🕒 Experience Required: 5+ years
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available

🚀 Role Overview

We’re hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to build and scale high-performance payment systems in a fast-growing fintech environment.

This role is focused on Java-based microservices and AWS cloud architecture, supporting secure, scalable, and low-latency transaction systems.

You’ll work on mission-critical payment infrastructure, collaborating with product and engineering teams to deliver next-generation capabilities.

✅ MUST HAVE (Core Requirements)

Backend Engineering

• 5+ years experience designing, developing, and operating:

• Distributed systems

• Microservices architectures

• Strong hands-on expertise in:

• Java (Spring Boot preferred)

Cloud (AWS)

• Proven experience building and supporting applications on:

• AWS (EC2, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway)

• Ability to design scalable, reliable, cloud-native systems

⭐ NICE TO HAVE

• Experience in payments or fintech environments

• Knowledge of:

• PCI compliance, encryption, and secure payment systems

• Familiarity with:

• AI coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot or similar)

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

Backend & System Design

• Design and build scalable microservices and APIs

• Develop low-latency, high-availability systems

• Ensure systems are secure, resilient, and production-ready

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Build and maintain services on AWS

• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments

• Optimize for performance, cost, and scalability

Reliability & Operations

• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues quickly

• Ensure high system uptime and performance

Collaboration & Ownership

• Work closely with:

• Product managers

• Engineers

• Stakeholders

• Participate in:

• Code reviews

• Design discussions

• Technical decision-making

• Take ownership of critical backend systems

⚡ Interview Process

• 2 stages only (fast turnaround):

1. Technical interview (includes light live coding)

2. Hiring manager conversation

📌 Submission Requirements (MANDATORY)

Please include a short 3–5 bullet summary covering:

• Java + AWS experience

• Key project highlights (especially backend / distributed systems)

• Availability & interest level

• Confirmation of hybrid (San Jose) alignment

🎯 Ideal Candidate

• Strong backend engineer first (not full-stack leaning frontend)

• Hands-on builder of distributed, cloud-native systems

• Experience working in high-scale or transaction-heavy environments

• Comfortable owning systems end-to-end in production

DevOps / AWS / Python Engineer – Top Secret Clearance | Multiple U.S. Locations

DevOps / AWS / Python Engineer (Mid–Senior) – Top Secret Clearance Required

📍 Locations (Onsite):

• Gaithersburg, MD

• St. Louis, MO

• Alexandria, VA

• Chantilly, VA

🏢 Work Model: 100% Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Salary Range: $100,000 – $180,000
🔐 Clearance: Active Top Secret (SCI required post-hire; CI Poly willingness)
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available

About the Role

This is a hands-on DevOps / Cloud Engineering role supporting the development, deployment, automation, and sustainment of mission-critical systems in a highly secure environment. You’ll work closely with development teams to modernize workflows, automate manual processes, and operate scalable AWS-based solutions using DevSecOps best practices.

This role is ideal for engineers with strong Python + AWS + GitLab CI/CD experience who enjoy operating at the intersection of infrastructure, automation, and secure software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Automate manual operational and deployment processes

• Develop Windows automation using Python and/or PowerShell

• Support deployment of microservices via DevSecOps pipelines in Windows & Linux environments

• Develop, update, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines

• Configure, troubleshoot, and deploy Docker containers

• Review source code in Git and produce supporting engineering documentation

• Support developer deployments and testing activities

• Provide technical guidance across microservices and platform capabilities

• Create and maintain DevOps documentation

• Perform security remediation based on vulnerability scan results

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain SCI post-hire

• CompTIA Security+ CE (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification)

• U.S. Citizenship required

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience
  (or Master’s degree with 2+ years)

• 2–3 years of experience with Kubernetes (OpenShift or EKS preferred)

• 2–3 years of experience with Docker containers

• Strong scripting skills in Python and/or PowerShell

• Experience administering both Windows and Linux systems

• Experience with AWS services (CloudFormation, S3, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, autoscaling)

• Experience with GitLab CI/CD, including scripting and troubleshooting

• Understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and workflows

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline development and sustainment

• Experience supporting development testing in cloud environments

• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• AWS certifications (DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect, etc.)

• Linux certifications

• Experience with AWS Lambda, ECS, and serverless architectures

• Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies

• Familiarity with collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat)

Key Focus Areas for Screening

When evaluating candidates, the strongest profiles will demonstrate:

• Python scripting experience (ideally with AWS automation using Boto3)

• Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD and best practices

• Solid working knowledge of AWS services and architectures

Ideal Candidate

• Security+ certified and clearance-ready

• Strong DevOps engineer with a cloud-first mindset

• Comfortable automating, deploying, and securing AWS-based systems

• Confident working in classified, mission-driven environments

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative

Additional Details

• Security Clearance Required: Yes

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available

• Travel: None

• Benefits: Full benefits package included

Senior ServiceNow Discovery & CMDB Implementer – ITOM | Abu Dhabi

Job Title: Senior Discovery & CMDB Implementer

Location: Abu Dhabi (Onsite)
Employment Type: Permanent

About Kaptius

Kaptius is a fast-growing ServiceNow Partner delivering enterprise-scale digital transformation programmes across the Middle East. As part of our UAE expansion, we are strengthening our ITOM and CMDB capability to support complex customer environments.

We are looking for a highly capable Senior Discovery & CMDB Implementer to lead the design, configuration, and optimisation of ServiceNow Discovery and CMDB solutions for large enterprise clients.

Role Summary

The Senior Discovery & CMDB Implementer will take ownership of ServiceNow Discovery, Service Mapping, and CMDB governance, ensuring accurate configuration data, strong data integrity, and alignment with CSDM best practice.

You will work closely with architects, ITOM consultants, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to design scalable CMDB models, improve data quality, and enable reliable impact analysis and operational visibility.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role suited to someone who combines strong technical capability with structured governance and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and optimisation of ServiceNow Discovery and Service Mapping.

• Design and maintain a scalable, CSDM-aligned CMDB data model.

• Configure Discovery schedules, patterns, probes, sensors, and MID Servers.

• Ensure high CMDB data quality, including CI classification, relationships, and lifecycle integrity.

• Perform CMDB health assessments and implement remediation strategies.

• Integrate ServiceNow with monitoring, cloud, and infrastructure systems.

• Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to validate discovered data.

• Support ITOM capabilities including Event Management and Operational Intelligence.

• Provide technical documentation and knowledge transfer to internal teams.

• Contribute to governance forums and best-practice standards.

Experience Required

• Strong hands-on experience implementing ServiceNow Discovery and CMDB in enterprise environments.

• Proven experience working with CSDM frameworks and CI governance.

• Experience configuring MID Servers, sensors, patterns, and integrations.

• Exposure to hybrid and multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, on-prem).

• Experience working in consulting or partner-led delivery environments.

• Ability to lead workshops and engage technical stakeholders confidently.

Skills & Capabilities

• Deep understanding of CMDB architecture, relationships, and reconciliation logic (IRE).

• Strong technical troubleshooting and performance optimisation skills.

• Solid understanding of integration technologies (REST, web services).

• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on data quality and governance.

• Clear communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Certifications (Preferred)

• ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)

• ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist – Discovery / ITOM

• ITIL certification (advantageous)

Why Join Kaptius

• Work on complex, high-value enterprise programmes in Abu Dhabi.

• Join a growing ServiceNow practice in the Middle East.

• Competitive, tax-free compensation.

• Opportunity to grow into ITOM Architect or Platform Architect roles.

AWS Bedrock Developer (GenAI Engineer) | $70/hr Contract | Dallas, TX | 6-Month Project

AWS Bedrock Developer

📍 Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite)
📅 Contract Length: 6 Months
💵 Pay Rate: $70 per hour
💼 Employment Type: Contract | Mid-Senior Level
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Not available
👤 Openings: 1

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced AWS Bedrock Developer / GenAI Engineer with a strong background in cloud computing and generative AI. This role will focus on transforming Contact Center applications using GenAI and leveraging AWS Bedrock to deliver scalable, innovative solutions.

You’ll work hands-on with AWS services, Terraform, and automation frameworks, helping to design, integrate, and optimize cutting-edge GenAI solutions in a mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement GenAI solutions using AWS Bedrock.

• Lead transformation of Contact Center applications with generative AI capabilities.

• Automate server and infrastructure provisioning using Terraform.

• Develop and optimize AWS Lambda functions, Step Functions, and SSO integrations.

• Integrate on-premise systems with AWS Bedrock for seamless enterprise adoption.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and secure architectures.

Must-Have Skills

• 10+ years of IT experience.

• 7+ years of AWS Cloud Computing expertise.

• Proven hands-on experience with AWS Bedrock for GenAI solutions.

• Strong experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code.

• Expertise in AWS Lambda, Step Functions, and SSO integrations.

• Experience integrating on-premise systems with AWS Bedrock.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Strong technical communicator, able to work with technical and business stakeholders.

• Ability to design and implement scalable, secure, and innovative AI-driven solutions.

Key Skills

AWS Bedrock | GenAI | AWS Cloud | Terraform | AWS Lambda | Step Functions | SSO Integrations | Contact Center Transformation | Cloud Automation

⚡ This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of Generative AI innovation in the enterprise space, shaping next-generation solutions for large-scale applications.