Job Type: Contract To Hire We’re supporting a well-established enterprise organization in their search for a Hybrid Java/Azure Developer to help modernize and migrate legacy applications into the cloud. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with strong long-term potential and ongoing digital transformation initiatives.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a hybrid capacity—50% focused on hands-on Java development and 50% contributing to cloud architecture and solutioning within Azure .
What You’ll Be Doing
• Design and develop enterprise-grade applications using Java and Spring framework .
• Contribute to on-prem to Azure migration efforts and cloud modernization projects.
• Collaborate with teams to architect secure, scalable, and cost-effective Azure solutions .
• Leverage modern cloud-native tools such as Kubernetes/OpenShift , Kafka/Event Grid , and Azure DevOps .
• Work closely with Azure Admins and Solution Architects on RBAC, permissions, and governance best practices .
• Continuously evaluate and experiment with new Azure services and capabilities.
Ideal Background
• 3+ years in Java development , with backend-focused responsibilities.
• 3+ years working with Azure cloud solutions , including app development, migration, and platform services.
• Comfortable in a hybrid role (50% backend coding / 50% Azure cloud design).
• Experience with container tools like Kubernetes or OpenShift .
• Familiarity with messaging systems (e.g., Kafka , Event Grid ) preferred.
• Basic proficiency in Python is a plus.
Bonus Points For:
• Certifications such as:
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Azure Developer Associate
• Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
• Azure AI Engineer Associate