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Carley Shaw

Recruiter II at IDR, Inc.
4.66
from 71 reviews
Job
Senior Software Engineer – AWS & Java
Brentwood, Tennessee, United States
CONTRACT TO HIRE
TERMS: contract to hire
START DATE: 6/30/25

IDR is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – AWS & Java to join one of our top clients. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute to a mission-critical initiative aimed at centralizing and modernizing our client's accounting and rebate platform. If you are a problem solver who enjoys deep technical dives and working on real financial data and use cases, we encourage you to apply today!

Position Overview/Responsibilities for the Senior Software Engineer – AWS & Java:

  • Analyze and improve Java-based backend systems powering financial and rebate workflows.

  • Perform code discovery and evaluation on an existing AWS-hosted application.

  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders to assess platform viability and recommend enhancements or rebuilds.

  • Write clean, scalable code to address gaps in the existing platform or build new functionality as needed.

  • Contribute to solution design, documentation, and technical planning with an emphasis on Java development in AWS environments.

  • Troubleshoot and optimize application performance, ensuring high reliability and scalability in production.

Required Skills for Senior Software Engineer – AWS & Java:

  • 10+ years of professional experience in Java software development (Spring Boot, etc.).

  • Strong recent experience working in AWS cloud-native environments (e.g., Lambda, Cognito, Aurora).

  • Experience with Aurora MySQL, backend data access patterns, and scalable architecture.

  • Hands-on work in finance, accounting, or rebate-related applications.

  • Ability to read legacy code, reverse engineer where needed, and clearly document your findings.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially with business stakeholders.

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive compensation package

  • Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!

  • Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization

  • Close-knit and team-oriented culture

Why IDR?

  • 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets

  • Employee Stock Ownership Program

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

  • ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 11 years in a row