Overview: Our client, a public research university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines, seeks an accomplished Java / AWS Lead Application Developer. *** Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship *** *************************************************************************************************************************** Location: 100% Remote*** Duration: 18 months w/ possibility of extension Description:· Responsible for the design, development and deployment of products and services for our new learning management system (LMS).· Work with product managers, learning designers, and world-class faculty and administrators in enhancing the LMS and developing best-in-class online pedagogy and learning experiences.· Conduct detailed technical analysis of learning ecosystem, develop highly complex technical specifications for customization to suit the needs of the LMS, collaborates with subject matter experts and developers to align security, identity management and data architecture to ensure successful outcomes and implementation.· Ensure quality of integrations and customizations, develops and updates work-stream project plans, leads daily stand-ups and design sessions; ensures detailed and thorough technical documentation is completed as a part of the project; guides the work of less experienced developers as assigned or needed. Qualifications:· Five or more years’ experience in the design and development of complex, mission critical or enterprise applications using large-scale relational database(s).· Demonstrated advanced application design and development skills using Java / J2EE, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Ajax, Spring MVC and Restful APIs.· Experience developing web-based and integration platform applications using React.js, Node.js and other NPM packages.· Experience with AWS services such as CloudFormation, CloudFront, SQS, DynamoDB and Serverless frameworks.· Experience developing applications with relational database and data access.· Experience utilizing automated testing frameworks for web applications.· Demonstrated experience using Agile development methods and practices.· Possess the verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization; ability to use standard English grammar and punctuation. Nice to have:· Prior experience implementing Canvas LMS within a large enterprise including experience with product integration.· Experience developing cross platform mobile applications.· Prior experience working within higher-education information technology. ************************************************************************************************************************I’d love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure a prompt communication, whichever direction. If you’re looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we’d like to work with you. Satwinder “Sat” SinghLead Technical Recruiter Company Overview: Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally, as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them – with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward. Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.