Java Developer with AWS

Company Description

Yondu is a Philippine-based IT solutions company owned by Globe Telecom. We empower businesses across various industries through innovative technology solutions to help them scale in the new digital economy. Established in 2001, Yondu has grown exponentially, always on the lookout for highly skilled individuals to join our dynamic culture that prioritizes innovation and growth. Our diverse and inclusive work environment supports personal and professional development through various upskilling initiatives, certification programs, and training. We offer a flexible work-from-anywhere setup, rewarding highly performing employees and promoting collaboration among motivated individuals.

Role Description

This is a contract hybrid role for a Java Developer with AWS, located in Makati with some work-from-home flexibility. The Java Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable software solutions. Daily tasks include coding, testing, and maintaining applications using the Spring Framework and Java. The developer will also work with microservices architecture and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java and Programming skills
• Experience with Spring Framework and Microservices
• Software Development knowledge
• Familiarity with AWS and cloud services
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Experience in the IT industry is a plus

1. AWS EC2 (familiarity required, hands-on experience not required)

● Web service offered by AWS that let's you "rent" virtual computers/servers on which you can host and configure your own application. 

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Acronym:

Elastic Compute Cloud 

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Key words/key phrases:

Server on cloud, virtual server, pay-as-you-go, dynamic pricing, reliable and scalable 

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plus factor:

if the candidate is familiar with instance families and sizing (ex. , , , , etc), then he/she has extensive knowledge. 

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not required to ask, but if the candidate mentions these, he/she may already satisfy the AWS knowledge requirement.

2. AWS RDS (familiarity required, hands-on experience not required)

● Allows users to setup, operate and scale relational databases without the complexities of managing (e.g. installation and configuration) of underlying infrastructure. 

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Acronym:

Relational Database Service 

○ examples: RDS for Oracle (to be used in SLF Cloud Migration projects), RDS for MySQL, RDS for PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora (AWS-owned high-performance RDBMS), SQL Server 

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Key words/key phrases:

Database on cloud, pay-as-you-go, dynamic pricing, reliable and scalable 

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plus factor:

if the candidate is familiar with instance families and sizing (ex. , , etc), then he/she has extensive knowledge. 

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not required to ask, but if the candidate mentions these, he/she may already satisfy the AWS knowledge requirement.

3. AWS Elastic Load Balancer (familiarity and hands-on experience not required)

● Distributes incoming traffic applications across multiple targets such as EC2 instances and containers. 

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Types:

Application Load Balancer (ALB), Network Load Balancer (NLB), Gateway Load Balancer (GLB), Classic Load Balancers (CLB) 

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Key words/key phrases:

balances incoming traffic, health checks, stickiness, enhanced availability, performance improvement 

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plus factor:

already a plus factor if familiar with this AWS service 

4. AWS S3 (familiarity and hands-on experience not required)

● Cloud object storage service offered by AWS. 

○ vast, scalable and highly durable storage space for digital files of any type. 

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Acronym:

Simple Storage Service 

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Key words/key phrases:

similar to google drive, one drive etc. cloud storage, can also be used for static website hosting. 

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plus factor

: already a plus factor if familiar with this AWS services