Developer Advocate, Backend (Java), AWS Developer Experience

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience in Java development, focusing on creating performant, scalable applications
- Proficiency in Java 8+ and experience with modern Java frameworks (e.g. Spring Boot, Quarkus or Micronaut)
- Knowledge of cloud services, especially those relevant to Java development (e.g., containerization, serverless, managed databases)
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills, with experience delivering technical content to developers of varied backgrounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with AWS services, especially those relevant to Java development
- Familiarity with other JVM languages like Kotlin or Scala is a plus
- Solid understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with microservices architecture and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Demonstrable experience engaging with developer communities, including creating technical content, public speaking, or active participation on platforms like GitHub, Stack Overflow, or developer forums.
- Ability to create and present technical content aimed at practitioners and developers.
- Willingness to travel as required.