Software Engineer II - Java (Azure Serverless Focus)

Software Engineer II - Java (Azure Serverless Focus)Buffalo, NY (Hybrid 3 days onsite/2 days remote) 12+-month contract Web Cam Interview $64-$74/Hr on W2NOTES FROM MANAGER/REQUIRED SKILLS & EXP:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Developer to design, build, and maintain a robust and scalable middleware application hosted on Azure. This application will facilitate seamless data flow between our internal systems and a SaaS hosted application, leveraging Azure Functions and other Azure services, with Java as the primary development language.Skill Set 1: Java (OOP, data structures, concurrency); Spring Boot (RESTful APIs) Build Automation, Unit TestingSkill Set 2: Azure Development (Functions, Services Integration, Key Vault, Managed Identities, Monitoring)Skill Set 3: Client & API Interactions (Java client libs, API Authentication OAUTH 2.0, Error Handling)Responsibilities:Design, develop, deploy and maintain Java-based Azure Functions for data integrationImplement secure and efficient API interactions with external SaaS applications.Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of the middleware solution.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.Implement effective error handling, logging, and monitoring for distributed systems.Participate in code reviews, promote best practices, and contribute to architectural discussions.Essential Skills and Experience:Strong Core Java Development: Solid understanding of OOP, data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and exception handling.Java Ecosystem:Spring Boot : Proven experience building RESTful APIsMaven/Gradle : Proficiency with build automation.JUnit/Mockito: Experience with Unit Testing Client & API Interaction:Experience with Java client libraries (e.g., java.net. Apache SpringWebClient).JSON Processing: Experience with JSON serialization/deserialization.API Authentication: Understanding and implementing API Keys, Basic Auth, and OAUTH 2.0.API Error Handling : Experience with status codes, retries, and backoff/circuit breaker strategies.Azure-Specific Skills:Azure Functions : Strong understanding of triggers, bindings, and function app structures.Azure Services Integration : Experience with Azure Storage, Service Bus/Events Hub.Azure Key Vault : Essential for secure secret management.Managed Identities : Experience with credential-less access to Azure resources.Monitoring: Familiarity with Azure Monitor/App Insights for logging and tracing.Serverless Principles:Understanding event-driven architecture, statelessness, and cold start considerations. DevOps: Experience with Git for version control and CI/CD pipelines for deployment.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Minimum of an Associate's degree and 5 years systems analysis/application development experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years systems analysis/application development experience.Familiar with application development software and hardware platforms.Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent project management, word processing and spreadsheet software.Capable of working on multiple projects of a complex nature.Excellent problem-solving skills to assist in issue resolution.Strong verbal and written communication skills, with prior experience presenting to the target audience.Strong organizational and time management skills.Detail-oriented.Strong lateral thinking skills.Experience coordinating between Applications and business units.Experience recommending and implementing systems solutions.Experience driving project milestones and delivery dates.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:Good understanding of the Bank's application framework.Subject matter expert in business with knowledge or experience utilizing application/system being supported.Advanced understanding of applications supported with a sound knowledge of interfacing/integrated applications.Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously.Ability to multitask for various components of complex projects.Action-oriented.Pro-active.Advanced knowledge and focus of the entire system to work on projects outside of normal business-as-usual (BAU).Please provide candidates responses for ALL of the questions below to confirm they have ALL of the required skills/experience (please reply ASAP as submittals to our client are time sensitive):Do you reside in or near the Buffalo, NY or area to be onsite from day 1 for a hybrid work model, or open to relocation at your own expense to be onsite in a hybrid work model from day 1 (required)?If hired, are you able to work on Globalquest's W2 without any issues?LinkedIn profile link?Yrs. of IT exp. overall?Yrs. of exp. as a Java Developer to design, build, and maintain a robust and scalable middleware application hosted on Azure (Required)?Yrs. of exp. w/ Serverless Principles: Understanding event-driven architecture, statelessness, and cold start considerations (Required)?Yrs. of exp. w/ DevOps: Experience with Git for version control and CI/CD pipelines for deployment (Required)?Yrs. of exp. w/ Java (OOP, data structures, concurrency); Spring Boot (RESTful APIs) Build Automation, Unit Testing (Required) – Please provide yrs. of exp. for each skill mentioned?Yrs. of exp. w/ Azure Development (Functions, Services Integration, Key Vault, Managed Identities, Monitoring) (Required) – Please provide yrs. of exp. for each skill mentioned?Yrs. of exp. w/ Client & API Interactions (Java client libs, API Authentication OAUTH 2.0, Error Handling) (Required) – Please provide yrs. of exp. for each skill mentioned?Yrs. of exp. working specifically for banks and/or financial institutions?Do you possess a minimum of an Associate's degree and 5 years systems analysis/application development experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years systems analysis/application development experience. (required)?Do you possess exceptional communication skills (verbal/written)?