Software Engineer - Java with Azure Cloud

Mokshaa LLC is currently looking for a Software Engineer with a strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) for one of our client in United States.

Role: Software Engineer

Location: Remote (Must have authorization to work in the U.S.)

Duration: 6 months+

Contract: W2/C2C

Rate: $70/hr (Based on technical screening and engagement type)

Key Requirements:

1. 4+ years of experience in backend development with Java.
2. 2+ years of experience building and deploying cloud-native applications on Azure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java (Spring Boot).
• Build, deploy, and scale microservices on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Develop and integrate Azure Function Apps and Web Apps for serverless and web-based solutions.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers working in Node.js and React to deliver end-to-end product features.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Helm.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance in cloud-native environments.
• Instrument applications using OpenTelemetry (OTel) and visualize metrics via Grafana.
• Contribute to code reviews, design discussions, and agile ceremonies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java, with hands-on experience in Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
• Proven experience deploying and managing applications on Azure, especially AKS.
• Familiarity with Azure Function Apps and Web Apps.
• Solid understanding of containerization (Docker) and Kubernetes concepts.
• Exposure to Node.js, Python, and React for effective full-stack collaboration.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, OAuth2, and microservices architecture.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.
• Familiarity with Helm for Kubernetes package management.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Hands-on experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Azure Monitor.
• Practical knowledge of OpenTelemetry (OTel) instrumentation for distributed tracing and monitoring.