Cloud Application Development Engineer Full Time

About Client: The client provides information technology (IT) services, including business outsourcing, infrastructure technology, and application services. The application service offered by the company includes application development, maintenance, and support. The markets served by the company are financial services and insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, government, transportation, communications, and consumer and retail industries. Rate Range: $55-$60/hr Job Description: A “Cloud Developer on AKS” is a software developer primarily responsible for designing, developing, and deploying cloud-native applications using Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), focusing on building scalable, resilient, and containerized applications within the AKS platform, often requiring expertise in containerization technologies, Kubernetes orchestration, and Azure cloud services. Key responsibilities: Application Design and Development: Architecting cloud-native applications leveraging AKS for containerized deployments.Writing clean, maintainable code for microservices using languages like .NET, Java, Python, Go, etc.Integrating with other Azure services like Azure Storage, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure.Functions, and Azure API Management. Containerization and Kubernetes: Building Docker images for applications and optimizing container configurations.Defining Kubernetes deployments, services, and ingress controllers to manage application scaling and networking.Utilizing Kubernetes features like Helm charts for application packaging and deployment. CI/CD Pipeline Management: Setting up automated build, test, and deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tools.Implementing continuous monitoring and alerting to identify potential issues in production. Infrastructure Management: Managing AKS clusters, including scaling, security configurations, and resource optimization.Provisioning and managing Azure network resources for application connectivity.Leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform to manage cloud infrastructure. Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting: Analyzing application performance metrics and identifying bottlenecks.Debugging issues within Kubernetes deployments and troubleshooting network connectivity. Required Skills: Programming Languages: Proficiency in at least one language like C#, Java, Python, Go. Containerization: Strong understanding of Docker and container orchestration principles. Kubernetes: Extensive knowledge of Kubernetes concepts (pods, deployments, services, ingress controllers). Azure Platform: Familiarity with Azure services like Azure Storage, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Functions, and Azure Monitor. CI/CD Tools: Experience with Azure DevOps pipelines or similar tools for automated deployments. Cloud Security: Understanding of cloud security best practices and implementation strategies. About ApTask: ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-certified company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. Candidate Data Collection Disclaimer: At ApTask, we prioritize safeguarding your privacy. As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes. Rest assured, we strictly adhere to confidentiality standards and comply with all relevant data protection laws. Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment. If you have any concerns or queries about your personal information, please feel free to contact our compliance team at businessexcellenceaptask.com .

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