Software Engineer (AWS, Java, Akka, Redis)

Aquent Studios is looking for a highly skilled Software Engineer to dive into impactful projects, shaping the future of products and contributing directly to cutting-edge solutions that reach users worldwide. Your expertise will be crucial in building and enhancing robust, scalable systems that drive innovation and deliver significant value for our client's projects.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing advanced software solutions. You'll play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining critical systems, directly influencing product capabilities and user experience. This position offers the chance to innovate, collaborate with a talented team, and see your work come to life in high-impact applications that contribute to the success of a leading organization.

**Key Responsibilities**

* Design, develop, and deploy highly scalable and resilient cloud-native applications leveraging AWS services.

* Build robust and efficient software solutions using Java and the Akka toolkit for concurrent and distributed systems.

* Implement and manage distributed computing architectures to ensure high performance and reliability.

* Contribute to the development of Agentic AI Workflows, enhancing intelligent system capabilities.

* Work with NoSQL databases, optimizing data storage and retrieval for diverse applications.

* Champion Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices to ensure code quality, maintainability, and reliability.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features and functionalities.

**What You'll Bring (Must-Have Qualifications)**

* Extensive hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.

* Proficiency in Java development.

* Demonstrated experience with Akka for building concurrent and distributed applications.

* Strong understanding and practical experience with Distributed Computing principles.

* Experience in developing and implementing Agentic AI Workflows.

* Solid background in NoSQL database technologies.

* A commitment to Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies.

* Must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship.

* This is a W2-only, hourly role; C2C applicants will not be considered.

**Bonus Points (Nice-to-Have Qualifications)**

* Experience with Redis.

* AWS certification.