Software Engineer 2 (Ex Amazon)

FUSTIS LLC
Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesFull-time$124,800–$135,200Posted Sep 14, 2026

About the role

Job Role: Software Engineer 2 (Ex Amazon only)

Location: Nashville, TN (Onsite job)

Pay Rate: $60-$65/hr. on W2

Eligibility: US Citizens, GC, GC-EAD, H4-EAD only

Must haves:

Java

Modern tech stack

AI is a nice to have

Front end is a nice to have

EX AMAZON IS A MUST

Job Description:

What The Hiring Manager Wants

Ship fast (hands-on builder)

Backend/full-stack: Python, Java, TypeScript

Distributed systems + AWS

Risk/compliance mindset (accuracy, auditability)

AI/LLM exposure

Fast ramp + production ownership

Your Strengths (Hit These)

Amazon experience (big differentiator)

Strong stack match (Python, Java, TS, React)

AWS serverless (Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB)

LLMs (Bedrock + RAG)

End-to-end ownership + production reliability

Core Stories (Know These Cold)

  • Feature Delivery

Amazon validation platform (React + TS + Python)

↓ manual QA by 70%

Owned end-to-end

Focus: impact + ownership

  • Performance

DynamoDB optimization + caching

↓ latency by 45%

Focus: measurable improvement

  • AI/LLM

Bedrock + OpenAI + RAG

↓ documentation 60%

Key line: “LLMs are part of the system—outputs must be validated.”

  • Distributed Systems

Lambda + Step Functions + DynamoDB

Event-driven architecture

Focus: scalable + decoupled

  • Production

CloudWatch + on-call + RCA

↓ MTTD 50%

Flow: Monitor → Debug → Fix → Prevent

Responsibilities

  • Ship fast as a hands-on builder
  • Work on backend/full-stack development using Python, Java, TypeScript
  • Focus on distributed systems and AWS
  • Maintain a risk/compliance mindset
  • Take ownership of production reliability

Qualifications

  • Experience with Java and modern tech stack
  • Amazon experience is a must
  • Familiarity with AI and front-end technologies is a plus
  • Strong stack match with Python, Java, TypeScript, and React
  • Experience with AWS serverless technologies

Skills mentioned

JavaPythonTypeScriptReactAWSDistributed SystemsDynamoDBServerless ComputingEvent-Driven ArchitectureLarge Language Models

About FUSTIS LLC

Welcome to Fustis, your trusted partner in connecting IT consultants with clients. With a proven track record of delivering high-quality human resources across diverse job roles, we specialize in maximizing your time and investment. At Fustis, we believe in the transformative power of our people to drive your business forward, leveraging their technical expertise and collaborative spirit to achieve success. As your dedicated liaison between jobs, consultants, and clients, we bridge the gap to ensure seamless operations and mutual success. Join us at Fustis and let's build a prosperous future together.

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