Backend Java Developer - 3636011 (Buffalo, NY)
Summary
Contract Backend Java Developer designing and building scalable RESTful APIs with Spring Boot on Azure cloud (Functions, Key Vault, Managed Identities), implementing OAuth 2.0 authentication and integrating third-party APIs. Hybrid 4 days on-site in Buffalo, NY via staffing agency.
Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Backend Java Developer position! This is a 12-18 month contract and will be hybrid on site 4 days per week in Buffalo, NY. This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Design and build scalable RESTful APIs using Spring Boot to support enterprise applications and services
- Develop and maintain Azure-based cloud solutions, including Azure Functions, Service Integration, and Key Vault implementations
- Implement secure API authentication mechanisms using OAuth 2.0 and other modern authentication protocols
- Integrate external APIs and services using Java HTTP client libraries while ensuring robust error handling and monitoring
- Build and maintain automated testing frameworks and unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability
- Leverage Azure Managed Identities for secure service-to-service authentication and resource access
- Monitor and optimize application performance using Azure monitoring tools and logging frameworks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
What You'll Need to Have:
- Strong proficiency in Java development with deep understanding of OOP principles, data structures, and concurrency patterns
- Proven experience building RESTful APIs using Spring Boot framework
- Solid experience with Azure cloud services including Azure Functions, Key Vault, Managed Identities, and Azure monitoring tools
- Demonstrated ability working with HTTP client libraries and integrating third-party APIs
- Strong understanding of OAuth 2.0 and API authentication best practices
- Experience with build automation tools and implementing comprehensive unit testing strategies
- Solid understanding of error handling patterns and resilient system design
- NOTE: Front-end/UI development is not applicable for this role.
Pay Range: $70-75/hr
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