Senior Java Developer with Azure Experience- W2 Only

Overview

On Site
Contract - W2
Contract - One Year

Skills

Maven
Azure
Spring Boot
junit

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Java Developer with Azure Experience- W2 Only

Location: Columbia, SC-Hybrid

Duration: One Year contract with possibility of extensions

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with strong Azure experience to join our team in delivering modern, cloud-native solutions supporting enterprise-wide integrations. This role is integral to designing and implementing scalable microservices, REST APIs, and event-driven architectures using cutting-edge Azure services.

The successful candidate will:

  • Implement REST APIs and event/message-based integrations using Azure (API Management, Container Apps, Event Grid, etc.).
  • Standardize design patterns and engineering practices across applications.
  • Automate DevOps/DevSecOps practices including testing, scanning, and deployment pipelines.
Daily Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies (Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, Demos, Retrospectives).
  • Perform full lifecycle development including coding, code reviews, and testing.
  • Deliver high-quality software meeting acceptance criteria and team's definition of done.
  • Collaborate with architecture and stakeholders to continuously enhance technical and business processes.
  • Work within a mature DevOps framework, assuming end-to-end responsibility for development and support.
Required Skills (Must-Haves):
  • 5+ years of hands-on Java application development using solid OOP principles.
  • Senior-level experience with Spring Boot, Maven, and JUnit.
  • Proven expertise developing containerized applications.
  • Strong Azure experience in designing and deploying enterprise-grade cloud solutions.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a collaborative Agile environment.

Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with Azure services: API Management, Container Apps/AKS, Event Grid/Service Bus, Azure Functions.
  • Agile development experience (Scrum/Kanban).
  • Strong understanding of RESTful API design and event-driven architecture.
  • CI/CD development using Azure DevOps (pipelines, backlog management).
  • Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices and implementation.
  • GitOps/DevSecOps pipelines including unit/regression/security testing.

Education & Certifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or related field, and at least two years of experience in application development.
    OR
  • Five years of equivalent work experience in application system development.

Preferred:

  • Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-204, AZ-400, AZ-305).
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