Description

Job Title: Backend Developer

Location: Remote – PST

Duration: 12-month contract (with possible extension)

Start Date: Targeting Dec 2025

Pay Rate: $36.69/hr. on W2 // $51.57 CAD

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.

Job Description:

Position Overview

  • We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Application Developer with a strong background in Java, Spring Boot, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Flyway, and SQL. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable, secure, and high-performance applications on the Microsoft Azure Cloud platform. This role requires hands-on experience with modern cloud-native architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot and related frameworks.
  • Architect, implement, and deploy scalable applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
  • Utilize Flyway for database version control and migration management.
  • Apply best practices in code quality, performance optimization, and scalability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and data engineering to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize applications using observability tools such as Splunk and New Relic.
  • Contribute to architectural discussions, design reviews, and technology selection processes.
  • Support business intelligence and analytics initiatives through high-quality data solutions.

Required Qualifications

  • Proven hands-on experience with Azure Cloud Services, particularly Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
  • Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Data JPA.
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
  • Hands-on experience with Flyway for database migrations and version control.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Technical Skills

  • Languages & Frameworks: Java, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA
  • Version Control & CI/CD: GitHub, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, JIRA
  • Databases: MongoDB, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL
  • Development Tools: Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA
  • Monitoring Tools: Splunk, New Relic
  • Database Migration: Flyway
  • Testing Frameworks: JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber

Preferred Attributes

  • Experience working in agile software development environments.
  • Familiarity with cloud cost optimization and performance tuning.
  • Strong understanding of microservices architecture and API design principles.

“Excited to build scalable, cloud-native applications? Apply now and join our team of innovators driving solutions on Azure!”