Job Type: Contract

Job Category: IT

Job Description

Job Title: Java Azure Application Architect

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Java Azure Application Architect to lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native applications using Java and Microsoft Azure services. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on architect who can guide development teams, engage with stakeholders, and drive cloud adoption using modern architectural patterns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture and design of enterprise-grade applications using Java and Azure cloud services
• Define solution architecture, integration patterns, and data flow across distributed systems
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Design microservices-based architectures, leveraging Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), App Services, Functions, and Service Bus
• Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability on the Azure platform
• Guide development teams on best practices in coding, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code (IaC)
• Lead migration or modernization of legacy applications to Azure using Java-based stacks

Required Skills