Developer Advocate, Backend (Java), AWS Developer Experience

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience in Java development, focusing on creating performant, scalable applications
- Proficiency in Java 8+ and experience with modern Java frameworks (e.g. Spring Boot, Quarkus or Micronaut)
- Knowledge of cloud services, especially those relevant to Java development (e.g., containerization, serverless, managed databases)
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills, with experience delivering technical content to developers of varied backgrounds.
- Experience with AWS services, especially those relevant to Java development
- Familiarity with other JVM languages like Kotlin or Scala is a plus
- Solid understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with microservices architecture and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Demonstrable experience engaging with developer communities, including creating technical content, public speaking, or active participation on platforms like GitHub, Stack Overflow, or developer forums.
- Ability to create and present technical content aimed at practitioners and developers.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Are you a Java enthusiast with a passion for cloud technology and a knack for sharing knowledge? Do you enjoy building robust, scalable applications and want to inspire others to leverage the power of AWS with Java and the JVM ecosystem? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Java/JVM Developer Advocate to join our team in Bangalore, India. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of cloud-powered Java development, showcasing how AWS can supercharge JVM-based applications and microservices.

Key job responsibilities
As a Java/JVM Developer Advocate for AWS, you'll be at the forefront of cloud-native Java development, shaping the future of scalable and innovative JVM-based applications. Your role will be crucial in bridging the gap between AWS's powerful cloud offerings and the Java ecosystem, inspiring and educating developers worldwide. Key responsibilities include:

- Develop and showcase cutting-edge Java/JVM solutions using AWS services, focusing on performance, scalability, and cloud-native architectures
- Create compelling educational content including demos, blog posts, and tutorials to help developers leverage AWS for Java development
- Engage with the global Java community through workshops, conferences, and online platforms to promote best practices in cloud-powered Java development
- Collaborate with AWS product teams to provide feedback on Java developer experiences and contribute to the evolution of AWS services
- Stay current with the latest trends in Java, JVM languages, and cloud technologies, continually exploring new ways to integrate these with AWS services

A day in the life
Your day might start with a team standup, aligning on current projects. You might then continue coding a demo that shows how to implement a reactive microservices architecture using Spring Boot, Project Reactor, and Amazon ECS. After lunch, you might write a blog about optimizing Java Lambda functions. In the afternoon, you might spend time answering questions online about using AWS services in Java projects. This role blends coding, content creation, and community engagement to inspire Java developers on AWS.

Want to learn more about life as an AWS Developer Advocate? Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xddeWeNEVkg


About the team
The Developer Experience team's mission is to explore the future of development so that we can help developers navigate a path to that future. Our goal is to inspire developers around the world. We show them how to practically use new technologies to build efficiently in the cloud. We show them new things they are now able to achieve, both in tackling more complex cloud problems and building new solutions that leverage generative AI. We earn trust with developers by being authentic, and by being practitioners ourselves. We are on an exciting journey together, and not everything is solved yet.

Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.