Freelance Senior Software Designer / Developer (Cloud Migration and Modernisation)

Freelance Senior Software Designer / Developer (Cloud Migration and Modernization)

Must be willing to go onsite at Clients office in Calgary CA. 

This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications that support core business functions. This position plays a key role in cloud migration initiatives, including assessing applications, identifying gaps, and driving cloud-ready, scalable solutions primarily in Azure.

Cloud Migration & Modernization

·       Lead application analysis and remediation for cloud migration

·       Refactor applications using microservices, containerization, and cloud-native patterns

·       Optimize database workloads for performance and scalability

·       Align applications with cloud architecture, security, and operational standards

·       Implement resiliency, observability, and scaling practices

·       Lead database modernization (e.g. Oracle to PostgreSQL)

Application Design & Development

·       Design and develop scalable applications using modern architectures

·       Lead development of enterprise solutions using Java and J2EE

·       Translate business requirements into technical designs

·       Develop APIs, backend services, and integrations

·       Build UI components using JavaScript, HTML, CSS

·       Support microservices and cloud-ready architectures

Quality, Performance & Delivery

·       Ensure code quality through testing and reviews

·       Troubleshoot and optimize application performance

·       Provide effort estimates and support delivery planning

·       Produce technical documentation

·       Ensure compliance with development standards and governance

Support & Operations

·       Provide support for critical systems

·       Maintain logs of incidents and resolutions

Collaboration & Leadership

·       Work with cross-functional teams

·       Mentor junior developers

·       Drive continuous improvement

·       Adopt new technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Experience & Skills

·       10+ years in software development and design

·       Experience in cloud migration (Azure preferred)

·       Strong Java, J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot

·       Experience with microservices and APIs

·       Database expertise (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL)

·       Experience with Docker, Linux, DevOps

·       Front-end technologies (JavaScript, React)

·       Testing tools (Selenium, REST Assured)

Core Competencies

·       Teamwork and collaboration

·       Critical thinking

·       Accountability

·       Technical leadership