Senior JAVA Engineer Java/Rest/CICD/Azure

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC in Tempe, Arizona is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to design, develop, and deliver scalable services using Java 17+ (Spring Boot 3), REST/GraphQL, and cloud-native patterns. This 8-9 month contract role requires strong expertise in Docker, AKS, Azure, and modern DevOps practices.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive architectural decisions, and partner with security teams to embed best practices across the lifecycle, ensuring performance, reliability, and

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Java development experience.
• Proficient with Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3.
• Experience with REST/GraphQL APIs (Apollo, Spring GraphQL).
• Docker and container-based development experience.
• Hands-on with AKS and Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Security-conscious coding practices and cloud-native design.

Responsibilities

• Write, test, and document code and scripts per standards.
• Build scalable components and mentor junior engineers.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Design integrated systems enabling cross-team value delivery.
• Manage technical debt and promote reuse across teams.
• Collaborate with security to embed secure practices.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot 3

REST/GraphQL

Azure Kubernetes Service

Azure cloud

Docker

GitHub Actions

Dynatrace

Mezmo

Distributed systems

Communication

Tools

Git

GitHub

CloudSmith

Job description

Job Title: Senior JAVA Engineer Java/Rest/CICD/Azure
Job Location: Tempe Arizona 85281
Job Duration: 8-9 months with possible ext
Description:
This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Writes, tests, and documents technical work products (e.g., code, scripts, processes) according to organizational standards and practices
• Solves technical problems and builds components/libraries with far-ranging impact
• Delivers high quality work and coaches more junior engineers on technical craftsmanship
• Conducts root cause analysis to identify systemic problems and defines and leads execution of action items to address
• Designs thoughtfully integrated systems that model organizational best practices, allowing disparate teams across product domains to deliver value with speed, scale, and reliability
• Oversees the management of technical debt in existing systems and drives opportunities to eliminate within ongoing implementations
• Consistently anticipates scaling, latency, and durability challenges and guides teams in implementation of mitigating strategies
• Partners with the security organization to incorporate security conscious practices early in the lifecycle of new systems
• Thoughtfully evaluates technical risks and guides toward practical prevention strategies
• Consistently reflects on squad delivery practices throughout their span of of influence, recommends improvements to leadership and drives their implementation
• Maintains a focus on removing the duplication of effort across teams and proactively identifies opportunities for reuse within their span of influence
• Thoughtfully measures and assesses team and identifies areas of development for individuals
• Explores emerging technologies, leads development of prototypes with little or no guidance and incorporates into architectural solutions where appropriate

Requirements:
Core Technical Skills

• Java development expertise.
• Java 17+ (Spring Boot 3 for API development)
• REST/GraphQL (Apollo, Spring GraphQL)
• Strong proficiency in Java SE (Core Java)Strong experience with Docker and container-based development.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Proficiency with Azure cloud infrastructure including VNet, private networking, and security configurations.
• Practical knowledge of:
  • Azure Event Hub
  • Azure Cosmos DB (MongoDB API)
  • Azure PostgreSQL
• DevOps & Automation:
  • Advanced experience with GitHub Actions (build/test/deployment).
  • Strong scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar).
  • Hands-on experience with Git, GitHub, and CloudSmith.
• Architecture & Design:
  • Proven track record building microservices architectures.
  • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and integration patterns.
• Observability & Security:
  • Experience with Dynatrace for APM and monitoring.
  • Logging expertise using Dynatrace & Mezmo.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native security best practices and secure coding procedures.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, especially in distributed and cloud-native systems.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in an Agile/Scrum environment.
  • A collaborative mindset, focusing on team success and delivering high-quality solutions.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Certification in Azure (AZ-204, AZ-305, or similar).
• Experience with event-driven or streaming architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud cost optimization strategies.
• Experience mentoring or leading technical teams.

Top Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience
• Java/J2ee, MS Azure, Agile