JAVA Developer with Azure

Contract Java Developer (Azure Cloud)
Experience: 5–7 Years
Location: Alpharetta - hybrid
Engagement Type: Contract

Role Summary
We are seeking a contract Java Developer to build, enhance, and support Java/Spring Boot applications deployed on Microsoft Azure. This role is hands-on and delivery-oriented, partnering with engineering and cloud teams to deliver reliable services, improve performance and stability, and streamline build and deployment automation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java/J2EE and Spring Boot services.
• Build and integrate REST APIs and service-to-service integrations using Spring MVC and related Java frameworks.
• Develop and deploy applications on Azure (e.g., Azure App Service, AKS) and support runtime configuration across environments.
• Implement authentication and authorization using Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) and OAuth2/OIDC patterns in Spring applications.
• Design and enhance CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions), including build, test, package, and deployment automation.
• Containerize Java services using Docker and support deployments to AKS where applicable.
• Work with data stores (e.g., Azure SQL, SQL Server) and implement efficient queries, indexing, and transaction handling.
• Integrate messaging and async processing using Azure services (e.g., Service Bus, Event Hubs) as needed.
• Implement observability with Azure Monitor and Application Insights (logging, metrics, distributed tracing) and support on-call/incident triage.
• Document designs and operational runbooks, and collaborate with engineering stakeholders to deliver within contract timelines.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Java 8+ and enterprise Java applications.
• Proven experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework (Core, MVC, Data).
• Experience building and securing REST APIs (authentication/authorization, input validation, error handling).
• Experience deploying Java applications on Azure (e.g., Azure App Service, AKS) and troubleshooting runtime issues.
• Hands-on experience creating or enhancing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Solid experience with SQL and relational databases (e.g., Azure SQL, SQL Server), including performance and data access patterns.
• Experience with Azure identity and secrets/config management (e.g., Entra ID, Key Vault, managed identities) for Java applications.
• Experience with JUnit, Mockito, and test automation as part of CI pipelines.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, performance tuning, and distributed systems fundamentals.
• Experience with logging/monitoring on Azure (e.g., Application Insights, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics) and production troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver under contract timelines.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Kafka, Redis, or distributed systems.
• Experience with Azure messaging/integration services (e.g., Service Bus, Event Hubs) and event-driven patterns.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code for Azure (e.g., Bicep, Terraform) in support of application deployments.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes concepts and deployments (AKS preferred).

Contractor Expectations

• Focused on execution, remediation, and delivery, not long-term product ownership.
• Ability to ramp up quickly and work within existing engineering and security standards.
• Clear documentation of fixes, risks, and recommendations.
• Collaborative mindset with development, cloud, and DevOps stakeholders.