Cloud Application Developer (Java/Azure)-W2 Only

Title: Cloud Application Developer (Java/Azure)-W2 Only
Duration: 12 Months (with possibility of extension)
Location: Columbia, SC

This is a senior-level role created to support increased workload from agency procurement and modernization initiatives. The selected candidate will help design and implement cloud-native solutions, modernize DevOps processes, and support enterprise ERP-related integrations.

Scope of the Project

The consultant will be responsible for implementing solutions to support:

• REST API and asynchronous event/message-based pub-sub integrations.
• Standardization of design and engineering patterns.
• Web applications supporting SCEIS business processes.
• Automated DevOps processes (unit/regression testing, static & dynamic scans, deployments).
• Continuous improvement of SDLC and DevOps practices.

Daily Duties / Responsibilities

• Participate in all Agile ceremonies: daily standups, backlog refinement, sprint demos/reviews, and retrospectives.
• Engage in all phases of development: solutioning, coding, code reviews, and testing.
• Ensure completion of work items according to acceptance criteria and team's Definition of Done.
• Deliver end-to-end quality through the team's DevOps model, including ownership of support.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and stakeholders to design and enhance technical and business solutions.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of application development using object-oriented design principles.
• 5+ years of Java web development experience, including Spring Boot, Maven, JUnit.
• Strong understanding of mature RESTful API design and event-driven architectures.
• 5+ years of containerized application development with Docker.
• Hands-on experience with Git (branching strategies such as GitFlow).
• 5+ years' experience using Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline development, backlog management, etc.
• Strong background in Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Proven experience working on Agile teams (Scrum or Kanban).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Cloud development experience with Azure (preferred) or AWS, including:
  • API management services (Azure API Management, AWS API Gateway).
  • Serverless services (Azure Functions, AWS Lambda, Azure Container Apps, AWS Fargate).
  • Managed database services (Azure SQL Managed Instance, AWS RDS).
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, or Jira.
• Experience developing, using, or administering SAP, SAP S/4HANA, Ivalua, or other ERP systems.

Education / Certifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or related technical field OR 5+ years of relevant experience in application system development.

Preferred:

• Azure and/or AWS Certifications.
• SAP, SAP S/4HANA, or Ivalua certifications/experience with ERP systems.