Java Developer (Observability & Monitoring Focus)

We are looking for a skilled Java Developer to build and maintain high-performance backend services while taking ownership of our application's observability. You will be responsible for developing robust Java API endpoints and ensuring they are fully monitored using Datadog. A key part of your role will involve designing advanced Datadog dashboards and leveraging the Datadog API to automate monitoring workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

Java API Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable RESTful API endpoints using Java (Spring Boot preferred).
• Microservices
• Ensure high performance and responsiveness of backend services.
• Integrate Java applications with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and third-party services.

Datadog Dashboarding & Visualization:

• Design and build custom Datadog dashboards to provide real-time visibility into system health, application performance (APM), and business KPIs.
• Configure complex widgets, template variables, and graph queries to monitor latency, error rates, and throughput.
• Establish Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and monitors to trigger automated alerts for anomalous behavior.

Programmatic Monitoring (Datadog API):

• Use the Datadog API to programmatically create and manage dashboards, monitors, and roles.
• Integrate monitoring configurations into CI/CD pipelines using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or through custom Java-based integrations.
• Automate the ingestion of custom metrics using DogStatsD or the Datadog HTTP API.

Troubleshooting & Performance Engineering:

• Analyze distributed traces, logs, and metrics in Datadog to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with DevOps and SRE teams to improve overall system reliability.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Backend working with Java 17 or more
• Frameworks usage like SpringBoot
• API - REST
• Github actions
• Pipelines (CI-CD)
• Terraform
• Kafka - Spring Cloud
• DataDog
• Postgres or similar database
• Kanban or Sprint based development
• Owns development from end to end ( with DevOps support)
• AI tools knowledge working with Copilot - Claude
• Knowledge using Vault, Snyk, SonarQ, Jfrog

Nice to Have:

• Kubernetes
• Containerized development(Docker or Rancher)
• React - NextJs (Not mandatory)
• Snowflake
• Tech Skills Practice:
• Pair Programing, TDD, DDD, Solid Principles, Clean Code, YAGNI, KISS

Salary/Rate: $55-$65/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.

About Us

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 27 years, PTP has operated as a premier Information Technology (IT) staffing, consulting, and recruiting firm built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible.

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi Rebecca):

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools including our proprietary platform Pete & Gabi Rebecca to support parts of the interview process. These tools help us:

• transcribe interviews,
• summarize candidate responses,
• generate job-related insights
• streamline communication and scheduling.

Please note that

• AI does NOT make hiring decisions.
• All decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
• The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits.
• It is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

For certain positions, you may participate in:

• a technical interview
• a coding challenge
• a case study
• a client-specific assessment.

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection:

Every candidate s profile including interviews, conversations, and assessments is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

• Request a non-AI interview path
• Ask how your data is being used
• Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
• Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview
• Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience

Our Commitment:

For more than 27 years, PTP has focused on putting people first candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We re committed to a hiring process that is:

• transparent
• compliant
• equitable
• powered by innovative technology that enhances not replaces human judgment.

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We re excited to learn more about you

Equal Employment Opportunity

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.