Job Details

Java Developer With Open Telemetry

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Position Type: Contract

We are seeking a skilled Software Development Engineer to join our cloud-native application development team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building and deploying scalable applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Function Apps, and Web Apps, with additional exposure to Node.js and React for full-stack development. Experience with Terraform and Helm is a strong plus. Familiarity with observability tools such as OpenTelemetry (OTel) and Grafana is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Java, with experience in Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
• Experience deploying and managing applications on Azure, especially AKS.
• Familiarity with Azure Function Apps and Web Apps.
• Understanding of containerization and Kubernetes concepts.
• Exposure to Node.js, Python and React for full-stack collaboration.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, OAuth, and microservices architecture.

Nice to Have:

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

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in backend development with Java.
• 2+ years of experience with cloud-native applications on Azure.