Technical Senior Consultant - Java/J2EE

Microsoft Industry Solution - Global Delivery Center (GDC) delivers end-to-end solutions by enabling accelerated adoption and productive use of Microsoft technologies. An organization of well over 1000+ exceptional people, GDC presents a great opportunity for highly skilled services professionals to make a foray into consulting, solution development and delivery roles. The ideal consultant is passionate about technology, has breadth rather than specific product depth, and has the drive and courage to articulate and stand up for a great solution delivering true value for the client.

As a Microsoft consultant, you will deliver quality engagements with your expertise, either as an advisor, reviewer, contributor, or resource in high profile projects to ensure customer value. The ideal candidate must have the ability to combine their technical skills, leadership skills, creativity, and customer focus to deliver great
solutions to the customers and ensure they get the best out of our technologies and solutions. Consulting Delivery professionals bring subject matter and solution expertise to architectural teams, customers, and partners. They apply deep technical and business knowledge to accelerate the adoption of Microsoft devices and services by ensuring strategic, architectural, and operational alignment to customer and partner objectives.

• 10+ years of experience

• Over 5 years of experience in leading customer-facing project delivery, including solution design, project envisioning, planning, development, and deployment of complex solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering or equivalent work experience. Higher relevant education preferred.

• Technical certifications are a plus (AZ-204, AI-900, AI-102 or any other Azure Certifications)

Areas Of Expertise

• Proven experience in designing and developing applications using Java/J2EE frameworks like Spring, Hibernate, Struts, and JSF.

• Expertise in building APIs and microservices using frameworks such as Spring Boot, Quarkus, and JAX-RS, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions.

• Strong experience in writing unit test cases using frameworks like JUnit and TestNG to ensure high-quality code and robust applications.

• In-depth knowledge of Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks, particularly JPA and Hibernate, for efficient database management and operations.

• Hands-on experience in JavaScript or TypeScript development, with knowledge of front-end frameworks like Angular or ReactJS, as well as Node.js for server-side development.

• Strong understanding of technical concepts including security, transactions, monitoring, and performance optimization in software development.

• Proficiency with version control tools like Git, Bitbucket, GitHub, and GitLab, along with build automation tools such as Maven and Gradle.

• Experience in implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins and Bamboo, optimizing the software delivery process and hands-on experience with DevOps tools (Jenkins, Artifactory, Maven/Gradle, GIT/Bitbucket) and application monitoring tools (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).

• Strong experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB, Cassandra, or Cosmos DB, as well as relational databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL.

• Experience in designing and implementing event-driven and microservices architectures for high-availability and distributed systems.

• Proficient in Docker and Kubernetes for containerizing applications and managing them in cloud environments.

• Experience in designing and implementing cloud-based solutions using Azure services like AKS, Key Vault, Cosmos DB, and Azure Functions.

• Strong knowledge of security controls, including encryption, authentication/authorization (AuthN/AuthZ), and implementation of the Zero-Trust framework. Familiarity with OAuth, IAM, and cloud security architectures.

• Proficiency with cloud databases such as Azure SQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB, ensuring optimal data management in cloud environments.

• Expertise in multi-threaded/parallel programming, application design patterns (e.g., MVC, CQRS, SAGA), and application monitoring with end-to-end telemetry.

• Knowledge of secure CI/CD practices, including automated security testing (SAST and DAST) and the implementation of security best practices in software delivery pipelines.

• Prior experience in one or more industries such as automotive, energy, financial services, government, health, manufacturing, or retail is an added advantage.

• Experience with cloud migration (AWS, Google Cloud) and open-source technologies is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of Azure AI Solutions, Azure AI Foundry, Semantic Kernel, GitHub Copilot, and LangChain will be considered a strong differentiator.

• Familiarity with tools like Azure Sentinel, Splunk, Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud to enhance security and compliance.

• Lead or contribute as an individual contributor within the engineering team, providing accurate time estimates, setting work priorities, and making necessary project changes to ensure successful releases.

• Leverage technical expertise and industry-specific knowledge to develop solutions that align with customer and partner business objectives.

• Accelerate value for customer or partner engagements by designing, developing, and deploying solutions using Microsoft technologies and methodologies.

• Ensure compliance with information assurance policies to maintain stakeholder confidence.

• Oversee the technical delivery quality of project teams within engagements, ensuring project efficacy.

• Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and technical escalations, developing contingency plans and alternative strategies for complex projects.

• Advocate for best practices and reuse of intellectual capital across global customers and Microsoft programs.

• Drive the expansion and adoption of cloud and Microsoft technologies, collaborating with sales and account teams to scale business with strategic customers.

• Promote innovation and digital transformation, enhancing predictability using existing intellectual property (IP).

• Define and implement technology strategies for large, complex engagements to ensure customers and partners realize the full value of their investments.

• Foster new approaches to improve quality, engineering productivity, and responsiveness to feedback and changing priorities across the organization.