Sr. Java Developer (Azure migration experience) - Chicago, IL - W2 Only

Overview

On Site
Full Time
Contract - W2
Contract - 31 day((s))

Skills

Java
Microservices
Springboot
Azure
ADF
Data Lake
Migration
Databrics

Job Details

Position: Java Developer with Azure Cloud Migration Experience

Location: Chicago, IL (onsite/hybrid)

Duration: Long-term

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled Java Developer with hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure and a proven track record of cloud migration projects. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a cloud-first environment and have successfully migrated applications and services to the Azure Cloud. This role requires a combination of strong Java development skills and a deep understanding of Azure services, architecture, and deployment strategies.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level applications using Java and related technologies.
  • Lead or contribute to the migration of on-premise applications to Azure Cloud.
  • Implement cloud-native solutions using Azure App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, Azure SQL, and Storage.
  • Optimize application performance and scalability in a cloud environment.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to define deployment strategies using CI/CD pipelines.
  • Ensure application security, compliance, and reliability on Azure.
  • Troubleshoot issues related to application performance, deployment, and integrations in Azure.

Required Skills:

  • 8+ years of Java development experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure including services like Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, Key Vault, etc.
  • Proven experience in migrating applications to Azure Cloud (lift-and-shift or refactoring).
  • Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Solid understanding of Azure networking, security, and identity management.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice to Have Qualifications:

  • Azure certification (e.g., Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, etc.)
  • Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS or Google Cloud Platform) is a plus.
  • Exposure to modern front-end frameworks (Angular, React) is a plus.
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