Senior Java Azure Cloud Engineer

Job Title: Sr Java Developer Azure
Job Location: Fort Worth, TX 76155
Job Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Interview: F2F required.

Job Description:

Top Requirement:

• Java/J2ee, MS Azure, Agile, Fast API
• DevOps & Automation
• 8 to 9 years of experience

Other Qualifications:

• Core Technical Skills
• Java development expertise.
• Java 17+ (Spring Boot 3 for API development)
• REST/GraphQL (Apollo, Spring GraphQL)
• Strong proficiency in Java SE (Core Java)
• Strong experience with Docker and container-based development.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Proficiency with Azure cloud infrastructure including VNet, private networking, and security configurations.

Practical knowledge of: Azure Event Hub, Azure Cosmos DB (MongoDB API), Azure PostgreSQL

DevOps & Automation

• Advanced experience with GitHub Actions (build/test/deployment).
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with Git, GitHub, and CloudSmith.

Architecture and Design

• Proven track record building microservices architectures.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and integration patterns.

Observability & Security

• Experience with Dynatrace for APM and monitoring.
• Logging expertise using Dynatrace & Mezmo.
• Familiarity with cloud-native security best practices and secure coding procedures.

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills, especially in distributed and cloud-native systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• A collaborative mindset, focusing on team success and delivering high-quality solutions.

Cloud Engineering (Azure)

• Build and deploy applications on Azure Cloud, leveraging:
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for container orchestration.
• Azure Event Hub for event-driven architectures.
• Azure Cosmos DB (MongoDB API) and Azure PostgreSQL for data storage.
• Implement secure and scalable networking using Azure VNet and private network configurations.
• Automate provisioning and management of cloud resources using scripts and templates.

Containerization and Orchestration

• Package applications using Docker and create optimized, secure container images.
• Manage deployment, scaling, and lifecycle of applications in Azure Kubernetes.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Certification in Azure (AZ-204, AZ-305, or similar).
• Experience with event-driven or streaming architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud cost optimization strategies.
• Experience mentoring or leading technical teams.

Pay Range: $60 - $65

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.

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