Java Developer (Observability & Monitoring Focus)

Top Skills: Java, AWS, DataDog, APIs Job Description: We are looking for a skilled Java Developer to build and maintain high-performance backend services while taking ownership of our application's observability. You will be responsible for developing robust Java API endpoints and ensuring they are fully monitored using Datadog. A key part of your role will involve designing advanced Datadog dashboards and leveraging the Datadog API to automate monitoring workflows. Key Responsibilities: Java API Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable RESTful API endpoints using Java (Spring Boot preferred). Microservices Ensure high performance and responsiveness of backend services. Integrate Java applications with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and third-party services. Datadog Dashboarding & Visualization: Design and build custom Datadog dashboards to provide real-time visibility into system health, application performance (APM), and business KPIs. Configure complex widgets, template variables, and graph queries to monitor latency, error rates, and throughput. Establish Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and monitors to trigger automated alerts for anomalous behavior. Programmatic Monitoring (Datadog API): Use the Datadog API to programmatically create and manage dashboards, monitors, and roles. Integrate monitoring configurations into CI/CD pipelines using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or through custom Java-based integrations. Automate the ingestion of custom metrics using DogStatsD or the Datadog HTTP API. Troubleshooting & Performance Engineering: Analyze distributed traces, logs, and metrics in Datadog to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. Collaborate with DevOps and SRE teams to improve overall system reliability. Required Skills & Qualifications: Backend working with Java 17 or more  Frameworks usage like SpringBoot API - REST Github actions  Pipelines (CI-CD) Terraform Kafka - Spring Cloud DataDog Postgres or similar database Kanban or Sprint based development Owns development from end to end ( with DevOps support) AI tools knowledge working with Copilot - Claude Knowledge using Vault, Snyk, SonarQ, Jfrog Nice to Have: Kubernetes Containerized development(Docker or Rancher) React - NextJs (Not mandatory) Snowflake Tech Skills Practice: Pair Programing, TDD, DDD, Solid Principles, Clean Code, YAGNI, KISS Salary/Rate: $55-$65/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.

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