Java Azure Architect with WebLogic Experience ___ Chicago, IL (Onsite) ___ Contract

LOCALS - Preferred

Job Title: Java Azure Architect with WebLogic Experience

Location: Chicago, IL Onsite

Job Type: 12+ Months Contract (Possible Extension) (W2/C2C)

Job Description: We are seeking a seasoned Java Azure Architect with deep experience in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade applications on Microsoft Azure , alongside strong expertise in Oracle WebLogic Server . This role will be onsite in Chicago, IL , working closely with cross-functional teams, DevOps engineers, and cloud security teams to design scalable and secure applications and migration strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare the target technical architecture for migrating PCF, WebLogic, and Tomcat-based applications to Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS).
• Review system configurations, including hardware, software, messaging, and deployment topologies.
• Lead disaster recovery planning and ensure high availability architecture is in place.
• Provide deep technical expertise on Oracle WebLogic, including installation, configuration, and performance optimization.
• Define and implement cloud-native architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and scalable microservices solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into Azure-based application design.
• Ensure infrastructure and applications follow security and compliance guidelines within Azure.

Must Have Technical Skills:

• Microservices Architecture
• Java Spring Boot
• API Gateway
• RDBMS / NoSQL Databases
• DevOps Methodologies and Tools

Required Skills:

• 13-15+ years of overall IT experience with at least 3-5 years as a Java Architect.
• Strong experience in Azure Cloud Architecture , including services such as:
  • Azure App Services
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Azure Functions
  • Azure API Management
  • Azure DevOps
• Deep expertise in Java (Spring Boot, RESTful APIs) .
• Hands-on experience with Oracle WebLogic Server :
  • Installation
  • Configuration
  • Performance optimization
• Deep understanding of Java (Spring Boot) , RESTful API development, and cloud-native design.
• Proficiency with Oracle WebLogic Server .
• Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and modern CI/CD automation.
• Familiarity with both RDBMS (Oracle, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB, MongoDB) .
• Exposure to DevOps tools and best practices .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Azure Solutions Architect Certification (AZ-305 or equivalent).
• Experience in migrating on-premise Java/WebLogic apps to Azure.
• Strong background in DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or ARM templates.
• Prior experience in Financial or Healthcare domains is a plus.