Java Developer w/Datadog

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Skills

  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • API development
  • Unit Testing
  • Data Modeling
  • Core JAVA
  • scalability
  • RESTful APIs
  • Spring Boot
  • JUnit
  • Performance Tuning
  • Datadog
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • microservices architecture
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Event-Driven Architecture
  • Backend development
  • integration testing
  • Java Developer
  • Mockito
  • Agile / Scrum
  • Reactive Programming
  • Query Optimization
  • Observability
  • Application monitoring
  • Code quality
  • AWS / Azure / GCP
  • Security Best Practices
  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • DevOps Collaboration
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • System Reliability
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
  • SQL / Relational Databases
  • Datadog APM
  • Datadog Dashboards
  • Datadog API
  • Distributed Tracing
  • Log Management
  • Service Level Objectives (SLOs)
  • HTTP APIs
  • DogStatsD
  • Jenkins / GitHub Actions
  • SRE Practices
  • Metrics & Alerting
  • Multithreading & Concurrency

Summary

Solution IT Inc. is looking for Java Developer w/Datadog for one of its clients Remote

Job Title: Java Developer w/Datadog

Summary:

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.

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 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

  • Java Expertise:
  • Core Java: Deep knowledge of multithreading, collections, and object-oriented design.
  • Frameworks: Hands-on experience with Spring Boot for microservices and API development.
  • Testing: Proficiency in JUnit and Mockito for unit and integration testing.
  • Datadog Proficiency:
  • Minimum 2+ years of experience specifically with Datadog monitoring and observability, Building Dashboards.
  • DevOps & Infrastructure:
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and Agile methodologies.

Work Site: Remote

Duration: Long-term

Expected Start Date: Immediate

Number of Positions: 01

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About Solution IT

Solution IT is a national IT consulting company specializing in: Technology Staffing and Oracle E-Business Solutions based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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SOLUTION IT INC

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  • Dice Id: 10290916
  • Position Id: 2026-12657
  • Posted 1 hour ago
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