Java Software Developer - Senior

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Java Software Developer - Senior for a contract assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Fort Worth, TX.

Responsibilities :

• Setup, Manage and administer the Microsoft Azure cloud IaaS/PaaS environment, including provisioning, configuration, performance monitoring, policy governance and security.
• Design, architecture, develop, and implement highly available, multi-region solutions within Microsoft Azure Cloud.
• Analyze existing operational standards, processes, and/or governance to identify and implement improvements.
• Migrate existing On-Premises infrastructure services to cloud-based solutions.
• Manage security and access controls of cloud-based solutions.
• Develop and implement policy driven data protection best practices to ensure cloud solutions are protected from data loss.
• Monitor and optimize the performance, scalability, and security of cloud environments.
• Modify existing application code or interfaces or build new application components from detailed requirements.
• Analysis of requirements, support of the design, development of the code, testing, debugging, deployment, and maintenance of those programs and interfaces. Documentation of the work is essential
• Participation in most aspects of programming and application development, including file design, update, storage, and retrieval
• Ability to maintain the developed solution on an on-going basis is essential
• Formulate concepts, define system scope and technical objectives based on user needs (requires very good written and verbal communication skills, ability to easily grasp business concepts, and possesses skills to build a vision)
• Enhance processes to resolve operational problems and add new functions taking into consideration schedule, resource constraints, process complexity, dependencies, assumptions and application structure
• Candidate is required to follow the existing development methodology and coding standards, and ensure compliance with the internal and external regulatory requirements
• May guide various groups on application systems activities
• Work under general directions; typically reports to a team lead or supervisor/manager

Required Skills:

• Minimum years experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer sciences or information system management required
• Ability to integrate with large teams, demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills
• Application development experience in large scale enterprise environments is essential
• Problem-solving skills and critical thinking are essential to effectively conduct the required tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously when necessary
• Intermediate to expert knowledge required in the following areas: Cloud Architecture: Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices. Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources. Programming Skills: Proficiency in scripting languages (, PowerShell, Python) DevOps: Experience with DevOps practices and tools (, CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps, Git). Integrate on-premises network with Azure Cloud using ExpressRoute etc. Experience in monitoring and logging solutions using Azure Monitor, Grafana, App Dynamics, Dyna Trace etc. Experience in setting up and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Platform. Strong experience in Windows and Linux OS administration and OS Patching. Strong experience in Azure AD, Azure Backup, Azure Networking and Firewalls. Understanding of PKI infrastructure (certificates, encryption keys, and authentication protocols). System development lifecycle System development processes and method Testing methods, including unit and integration testing (JUnit, JMock) Utilization of software configuration management tools Code deployment and code versioning tools
• UNIX (AIX)
• UNIX Scripting
• JAVA, JEE, EJB, JavaBeans, JavaScript, servlets, JDBC, struts, Hibernate
• WebSphere, WSAD, MQ Series
• DB, SQL, MS Access
• FTP/SFTP

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications: Azure certifications (, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Developer Associate) are a plus.
• Experience in financial services or captive auto finance companies is a strong plus