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Job Description:AWS Cloud Engineer with Java & Neptune Expertise Location: Portsmouth, UK (Hybrid – Onsite 3 days a week)Engagement Type :Contract/Fixed Term EmploymentStart Date: ImmediateProject Overview:A major cloud migration project is underway, involving the transition of enterprise applications from Microsoft Azure to Amazon Web Services (AWS). The program includes re-platforming, refactoring, and leveraging AWS-native services, particularly Amazon Neptune for graph database workloads. The delivery is managed through a leading global system integrator in partnership with AWS.Role Overview:We are seeking two experienced AWS Cloud Engineers with strong hands-on experience in AWS architecture, Java development, and Amazon Neptune. The ideal candidates will have solid implementation experience in designing, building, and deploying scalable cloud-native applications.Key Responsibilities:Drive cloud migration activities from Azure to AWS for business-critical applications.Architect and implement microservices-based solutions using Java and AWS.Work with Amazon Neptune for building and querying graph-based data models.Design Property Graph or RDF-based schemas and use SPARQL/Gremlin as required.Collaborate with cloud architects, DevOps, and product owners to deliver secure and scalable cloud solutions.Use IaC tools (Terraform or CloudFormation) for provisioning infrastructure.Ensure system monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting using AWS tools like CloudWatch, X-Ray, etc.Adhere to cloud security best practices and compliance standards.Must-Have Skills:6+ years of IT experience with at least 3 years in AWS cloud services.Strong Java (Java 8 or above) and Spring Boot (or equivalent) development skills.Proven experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, API Gateway, IAM, ECS/EKS.Good understanding or hands-on work with Amazon Neptune or any graph database like Neo4j or JanusGraph.Experience with graph query languages such as SPARQL or Gremlin.Proficiency with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation for infrastructure automation.Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/ECS).Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, AWS CodePipeline).Nice-to-Have:AWS Certification (Architect Associate/Professional or Developer)Previous experience in Azure-to-AWS migrationExposure to data modeling and graph design at scaleKnowledge of DevSecOps practices and AWS security services