Java Architect with Azure (W2 Contract Only)

Java Architect (Azure Focused) Jersey City, NJ (Remote) 1. Java, Springboot, Microservice s2. Kafk a3. Angular J S4. Azur e5. HTM L Job Description/ Responsibiliti es• Key Roles and Responsibilitie s:• Solution Design & Strategy: Develops high-level Azure blueprints, including networking, storage, compute, and security, ensuring they align with business objective s.• Stakeholder Collaboration: Acts as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to identify requirements and technical constraint s.• Governance & Security: Enforces security controls and compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, PCI DSS) within the architectur e.• Cloud Migration & Modernization: Assesses, plans, and executes the migration of on-premises workloads to Azur e.• Technical Leadership: Mentors developers and IT staff, providing best practices and technical guidance throughout the project lifecycl e.• Cost Management: Evaluates pricing models and manages cloud resources to optimize costs and performance. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Required Technical Skills & Competenci es:• Deep knowledge of Azure services (e.g., VMs, SQL, Kubernete s).• Expertise in Azure networking, security, and identity manageme nt.• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like ARM templates or Terrafo rm.• Expertise in Designing and Architecting as required for the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certificati on.• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelin es.