Azure Application Developer

W2/1099/Self Inc only - no 3rd party/sub-contractors please Duration - 6+ months Location - Des Plaines, IL - 2-3 days onsite Job Details Design, deploy, and maintain cloud-based scalable application in Azure infrastructure. Leverage serverless computing and microservices architecture. Develop both frontend development, backend integration and hosting applications Ensure the scalability, performance, and security of Azure applications Build application with SSO using SAML, oAuth, OIDC and knowledge of Active Directory and other Identity Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, Cloud Engineers, architects, and other team members to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Implement best practices for cloud application development, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing. Ensure all applications are highly available and multi-level DR is built into application planning and development. Build APIs and other forms of integrating across various applications using Mulesoft or similar tools. Represent the team with regards to Change Management and Change Board activities Document requirements, user stories, technical documents and training documents with. Stay up to date with Microsoft tools, Azure technologies, industry trends, and best practices. Other projects or duties as assigned. management. Must Have Requirements: Experience with Azure Build APIs and other forms of integrating across various applications Design, deploy, and maintain cloud-based scalable application in Azure infrastructure. Leverage serverless computing and microservices architecture. Develop both frontend development, backend integration and hosting applications. Ensure the scalability, performance, and security of Azure applications. Implement best practices for cloud application development, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing Tech Stack: Cloud Platform: Azure Serverless Computing: Azure Functions Microservices Framework: Spring Boot, .NET Core, or similar Frontend Frameworks: React, Angular, or Vue.js Backend Languages: C#, Node.js, Python, or Java Database: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or other NoSQL databases API Gateway: Azure API Management CI/CD: Azure DevOps or Jenkin IaC: Terraform or Bicep Identity and Access Management: Azure AD Integration: Azure Integration Services (Azure Function, Logic Apps, Data Factory) Monitoring and Logging: Azure Monitor, Application Insights Cloud Architecture and Engineering: Minimum 2 years of professional experience in cloud-native principles and Azure services (e.g., App Service, Functions, Storage Accounts, Key Vault, etc. Experience with serverless computing and microservices architecture Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable, highly available, and secure cloud solution Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing Experience with Infrastructure As Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Bicep. Terraform preferred. Application Development: Minimum 5 years of professional experience in full-stack development, including frontend (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and backend (e.g., .NET Core, Node.js, Java) Proficiency in API development Knowledge of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC) and Azure Active Directory Experience with API gateways (e.g., Azure API Management) preferred Preferences: BS in computer science, 7 +years in relevant field Communication skills Certifications are not required but they are a plus