Mid-level Software Engineer Java (Azure Serverless Focus)

Job Description

Job Description

Mid-level Software Engineer Java (Azure Serverless Focus) 2126

Work arrangement: Onsite

Location: Buffalo, NY
Position Type: Contract (W-2)
Duration: Approx. 12 months

Employment Authorization: US Citizen or Green Card holder - SORRY no sponsorship

Position Overview

The Client is seeking a Mid-level Software Engineer focused on Java and Azure Serverless development. This role will support application development for seamless data integration between internal systems and a SaaS-hosted solution using Azure Functions and other cloud services.

You'll work as a key individual contributor, collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to architectural decisions, code reviews, and overall project delivery.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based Azure Functions for data integration.
• Build secure and scalable APIs to interact with SaaS applications.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of middleware components.
• Collaborate with internal teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Implement logging, error handling, and distributed systems monitoring.
• Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

Core Java Development

• Solid understanding of OOP, data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and exception handling.
• Spring Boot: RESTful API development experience.
• Build Tools: Maven/Gradle.
• Testing Frameworks: JUnit, Mockito.

HTTP Client & API Interaction

• Proficient with Java HTTP client libraries (e.g., java.net.http, Apache HttpClient, SpringWebClient).
• Experience with JSON serialization/deserialization.
• Understanding of API authentication protocols: API Keys, Basic Auth, OAuth 2.0.
• Knowledge of API error handling and retry strategies (circuit breakers, backoff, etc.).

Azure-Specific Skills

• Strong experience with Azure Functions (triggers, bindings).
• Integration with Azure services like Storage, Service Bus, Event Hub.
• Secure secret management using Azure Key Vault.
• Familiarity with Managed Identities and Azure Monitoring.
• Knowledge of serverless architecture and principles.

DevOps

• Version control: Git.
• CI/CD: Experience in continuous integration and deployment pipelines.

Additional Responsibilities

• Act as a key designer and technical leader for system modifications and enhancements.
• Oversee and mentor less experienced developers on small to large-scale projects.
• Prepare technical project documentation, charts, tables, and impact assessments.
• Collaborate across Technology and Operations teams to support development lifecycles.
• Conduct testing and debugging of integrated systems.
• Recommend technologies or process improvements as needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal control standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associates degree and 5+ years of systems analysis/application development
  OR
  7+ years of combined education and experience, including 5+ years in relevant technical roles.
• Proficiency with application development tools and enterprise hardware/software platforms.
• Ability to manage complex projects independently.
• Strong verbal/written communication and analytical skills