Java Developer

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Java
Azure
Spring Boot
microservices

Job Details

Sr Java Developer

Chicago, IL

12+ Months

Looking for 12+ years of extensive experience in Java development, microservices architecture, and expertise in deploying and managing applications on Microsoft Azure, leading a team to design, develop, and maintain scalable, robust microservices-based applications on the Azure platform.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Technical Leadership: Define technical architecture for new microservices applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance on Azure.
  • Guide the team in selecting appropriate Azure services (e.g., Azure App Service, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Cosmos DB) based on project requirements.
  • Establish coding standards, best practices, and design patterns for Java microservices development on Azure.
  • Review code, identify potential issues, and ensure adherence to quality standards.? Microservices Development:
  • Design, develop, and implement Java-based microservices using frameworks like Spring Boot, focusing on modularity, loose coupling, and distributed system principles.
  • Implement RESTful APIs for microservices communication and data exchange.
  • Leverage Azure features for service discovery, load balancing, and fault tolerance.

Team Management:

  • Lead a team of Java developers, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and code reviews.
  • Assign tasks, estimate project timelines, and track progress.
  • Foster a collaborative environment and promote knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Azure Deployment and Management:
  • Utilize Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, testing, and deployment of microservices on Azure.
  • Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues in Azure environments.
  • Manage Azure subscriptions, resource groups, and access controls.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Strong Java Development Skills: Deep understanding of core Java concepts, design patterns, and experience with frameworks like Spring Boot.
  • Microservices Architecture: Expertise in designing, developing, and deploying microservices applications. Experience in event-driven architectures (e.g., Apache Kafka)
  • Azure Proficiency: Comprehensive knowledge of Azure services including App Service, AKS, Cosmos DB, Azure Monitor, and Azure DevOps. Familiarity with security best practices for microservices on Azure
  • Cloud Native Principles: Understanding of containerization technologies (Docker), distributed systems, and cloud-based scalability.
  • Leadership Abilities: Proven ability to lead a team of developers, mentor junior engineers, and foster collaboration.

Education: At least a bachelor s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software/Electronics Engineering, Information Systems, or closely related field is required.

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