Azure Cloud Engineer / Developer ___ Chicago, IL - Onsite ___ Contract

Role: Azure Cloud Engineer/Developer with Java Development ExperienceLocation: Chicago, IL - Onsite from day 1Long Term Contract - W2/C2CPosition Details:A cloud engineer typically works with cloud-related technologies (e.g., Cloud Services, Cloud Native applications for data retrieval, compute, serverless, databases, security, service mesh/orchestration, etc.).They combine multiple technologies to provide alternative physical solutionsPerforms analysis of business models, logical specifications and/or user requirements to design solutions.Has strong Azure Cloud Experience building applications from the ground up.Assist team lead helping with SDLC backlog and providing technical direction to developers.Your role may also include assisting in implementing and securing cloud infrastructure supporting your teams' products such as subnets, streaming platforms, databases, caching technologies, API gateways.Strong background in cloud computing concepts such as Compute, Serverless Functions, Auto Scaling, Infrastructure as Code, AKS/ACA (Kubernetes) etc.Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and issues. Propose and implement innovative solutions to address complex challenges.Document codebase, technical designs, and development processes. Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation to expected level withing client organization.DB background with both NoSQL and SQl technologies.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with an ability to effectively interface with both business partners and with technical staff.Minimum Experience:Azure: 3+ years (MUST)Azure Cloud Services Kubernetes(AKS,ACA), Kafta, Apache Sparko CosmosDB, Databricks GraphQLService Mesh/OrchestrationSecurity Vaults, Tokens, Okta, IAM, Azure App Service (Easy Auth)Java 1-3+ yearsOracle/Postgres 1-3 yearsNoSQL 1-3 yearsMicroservice/API Programing 3+ yearsGraphQL (Nice to have)CI/CDObservability (Dynatrace, Open Telemetry, AppInsights, etc.)Qualifications:-Bachelors or Associate's degree in Computer Science or related subject, or 7+ year experience in ITGood knowledge of application architectures, data pipelines, real-time data processing, streaming, networking, and securityKnowledge of DB tools, Experience with SQL (Oracle), NoSQL (Snowflake, Cosmos, Neo4j)Proficient understanding of AI/machine learning a plusExperience with Public Cloud Azure development requiredExperience with React.js, Micro Frontends, WebpackProficient with Cloud concepts like IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, auto-scaling, serverless computing, etcProficient with Cloud Services/Server-Side TechnologiesLinux, NGINX, CDN (Akamai, Front Door), AKS, ACA, WAF, Key Vaults, LoggingExperience working with Agile methodologies requiredEnsuring application security through the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)CheckMarx, Sonar, OWASPExceptional problem solving / analytical thinking and skills