Senior Java Developer – AWS, Microservices & Serverless Architecture

Location: Gothenburg Sweden
Employment Type: Contract
Work Arrangement: On-site 100%
Seniority Level: Senior
Assignment Period: 1 December 2026 30 November 2027
Language Requirements: English Proficient

Sperton is looking for a Senior Java Developer with strong AWS experience to support our client in developing and maintaining scalable cloud-native software solutions.

In this role you will contribute to the design and development of modern backend services using Java microservices serverless architecture and AWS cloud technologies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment contributing to technical decisions software quality and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering expertise with practical AWS experience and is comfortable working collaboratively through pair programming mob programming and modern DevOps practices.

• Design develop test and maintain backend applications using Java.

• Build and maintain scalable microservices and serverless solutions.

• Develop and manage cloud-native services using AWS including Lambda API Gateway DynamoDB and SQS.

• Use AWS CloudFormation to define and manage cloud infrastructure.

• Contribute to software architecture and technical design decisions.

• Collaborate with developers and other stakeholders in an Agile environment.

• Support CI/CD pipelines automated testing and continuous delivery.

• Work closely with DevOps and other engineering teams to deliver reliable software solutions.

• Contribute to troubleshooting performance improvements and production readiness.

• Extensive professional experience in Java development.

• Strong understanding of microservices and serverless architecture.

• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.

• Practical experience with AWS Lambda API Gateway DynamoDB SQS and CloudFormation.

• Good understanding of Agile software development methodologies.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

• Experience with container-based architectures.

• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

• Experience with Spring Boot.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD.

• English proficiency for written and verbal communication.

Sperton is an international recruitment and workforce solutions company supporting organizations with talent acquisition staffing and consultancy People Management Global Mobility and business support. We connect skilled professionals with opportunities where they can contribute their expertise and create meaningful business impact