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Title: Cloud Application Developer (Java/Azure)-W2 Only Duration: 12 Months (with possibility of extension) Location: Columbia, SC This is a senior-level role created to support increased workload from agency procurement and modernization initiatives. The selected candidate will help design and implement cloud-native solutions, modernize DevOps processes, and support enterprise ERP-related integrations. Scope of the Project The consultant will be responsible for implementing solutions to support: • REST API and asynchronous event/message-based pub-sub integrations. • Standardization of design and engineering patterns. • Web applications supporting SCEIS business processes. • Automated DevOps processes (unit/regression testing, static & dynamic scans, deployments). • Continuous improvement of SDLC and DevOps practices. Daily Duties / Responsibilities • Participate in all Agile ceremonies: daily standups, backlog refinement, sprint demos/reviews, and retrospectives. • Engage in all phases of development: solutioning, coding, code reviews, and testing. • Ensure completion of work items according to acceptance criteria and team's Definition of Done. • Deliver end-to-end quality through the team's DevOps model, including ownership of support. • Collaborate with developers, architects, and stakeholders to design and enhance technical and business solutions. Required Skills • 5+ years of application development using object-oriented design principles. • 5+ years of Java web development experience, including Spring Boot, Maven, JUnit. • Strong understanding of mature RESTful API design and event-driven architectures. • 5+ years of containerized application development with Docker. • Hands-on experience with Git (branching strategies such as GitFlow). • 5+ years' experience using Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline development, backlog management, etc. • Strong background in Test-Driven Development (TDD). • Proven experience working on Agile teams (Scrum or Kanban). • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Skills • Cloud development experience with Azure (preferred) or AWS, including: • API management services (Azure API Management, AWS API Gateway). • Serverless services (Azure Functions, AWS Lambda, Azure Container Apps, AWS Fargate). • Managed database services (Azure SQL Managed Instance, AWS RDS). • Familiarity with project management tools such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, or Jira. • Experience developing, using, or administering SAP, SAP S/4HANA, Ivalua, or other ERP systems. Education / Certifications Required: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or related technical field OR 5+ years of relevant experience in application system development. Preferred: • Azure and/or AWS Certifications. • SAP, SAP S/4HANA, or Ivalua certifications/experience with ERP systems.

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