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Senior JAVA Engineer Java/Rest/CICD/Azure

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLCTempe, AZ🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 10, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

You'll have the opportunity to build impactful systems and mentor junior engineers, leveraging your Java, REST, CI/CD, and Azure expertise in a hybrid environment that offers great flexibility. This role is perfect for an experienced engineer eager to refine technical craftsmanship and drive best practices within a reputable organization. Apply today to contribute to innovative solutions and advance your career!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Tempe, AZ, United States
Posted
1 week ago
DockerMicroservicesMongoDBSpringSpring BootScrumAgileAzureBashGitGitHub ActionsGraphQLJavaKubernetesPostgreSQLPowerShellPythonREST

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

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