Senior Java Software Engineer

GCS

European Union

Description

Contract Opportunity: Senior Java Developer (AWS, Python, IaC) – Remote Europe

A global technology leader is seeking an exceptional Senior Java Developer with deep expertise in cloud‑native engineering. This is a role for someone who is highly skilled, delivery‑focused, and comfortable operating in complex, large‑scale environments.

Role Overview

  • Contract Length: 6 months
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Location: Fully remote within Europe
  • Engagement: Full‑time contract

Key Skills & Experience

  • Java Engineering — Extensive hands‑on experience building high‑performance backend systems
  • AWS — Strong understanding of cloud architecture, compute, networking, and security
  • Python — Proven ability to automate, script, and support tooling
  • Infrastructure as Code — Practical experience with Terraform and CDK in production environments
  • Scalable Systems — Ability to design, optimise, and troubleshoot distributed systems
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced global organisation

What You Will Be Doing

  • Designing and developing robust backend services using Java
  • Building and maintaining AWS infrastructure using Terraform and CDK
  • Supporting automation and tooling through Python
  • Collaborating with global engineering teams on architecture and best practices
  • Contributing to high‑impact technical decisions across the platform

Why This Role Matters

You will be joining one of the world’s most influential technology organisations, contributing to systems that operate at global scale. This is an opportunity to work with cutting‑edge cloud technologies, solve complex engineering challenges, and deliver meaningful impact from day one.

If you are a highly capable Java engineer with strong cloud and IaC experience, this contract offers a compelling opportunity to work at the highest level.