Contract Azure Iot Developer Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Senior Full Stack Developer
Position type: Full-time, contract
Duration:  12 months
Location:  Minneapolis Minnesota 55420
About the Role:
We''re looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer who thrives at the intersection of scalable backend engineering, modern frontend development, and cloud innovation.
In this role, you''ll be instrumental in designing and delivering next-generation web and mobile solutions that drive our connected product ecosystem. Leveraging Java, Spring Boot, Microsoft Azure, and Next.js, you''ll build high-performance applications, architect resilient microservices, and create seamless digital experiences for users at scale.
This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge IoT and SaaS platforms while collaborating with talented engineers to solve complex technical challenges and shape the future of our cloud-native ecosystem.
What You''ll Do
Architect & Build Scalable Cloud Solutions

• Design and develop robust, secure, and scalable microservices using Java Spring Boot within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
• Build and optimize RESTful and GraphQL APIs that power mission-critical applications.
• Create cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure services, event-driven architectures, and serverless computing.
• Drive architectural decisions that support multi-tenant SaaS platforms and high-availability systems.

Deliver Exceptional User Experiences

• Develop modern, responsive, and high-performing web applications using Next.js, React, and TypeScript.
• Create intuitive, accessible, and engaging user interfaces that delight customers.
• Integrate frontend applications seamlessly with backend services and APIs.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization experiences, including SSO and token-based access controls.

Innovate in the Cloud & IoT Space

• Contribute to the evolution of our connected product and IoT ecosystem.
• Design event-driven workflows using Azure messaging technologies such as Event Grid and Service Bus.
• Optimize platform scalability, reliability, monitoring, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering teams to turn ideas into impactful solutions.

What Makes You a Great Fit
Experience

• 8+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Proven expertise building enterprise-grade backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong experience designing and deploying applications on Microsoft Azure.
• Demonstrated success developing modern frontend applications using Next.js and React.
• Experience architecting distributed, scalable, multi-tenant SaaS solutions.

Technical Expertise
Backend Engineering (Java + Azure)
You bring deep expertise in:

• Java, Spring Boot, and modern backend architecture principles
• RESTful APIs and GraphQL services
• Azure Functions, App Services, API Management, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Storage Accounts, and Logic Apps
• Azure AD B2C, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and identity management
• Event-driven architectures and messaging platforms such as Event Grid and Service Bus
• Relational and NoSQL databases, including Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and MongoDB
• Containerization with Docker and orchestration using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• CI/CD automation with Azure DevOps, Azure Pipelines, and GitHub Actions.

Frontend Development (Next.js)
You are skilled at:

• Building scalable applications with Next.js, React, and TypeScript
• Creating responsive, accessible, and performance-focused user experiences
• Integrating frontend applications with cloud-hosted backend services
• Implementing secure authentication and authorization workflows

Cloud & Platform Expertise
You''ll have experience with:

• Azure compute, storage, networking, monitoring, and security services
• Cloud-native application design patterns and best practices
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM Templates, Bicep, or Terraform
• Cost optimization, performance tuning, and operational excellence in Azure environments

Security & Compliance
You understand how to build secure, enterprise-ready applications by:

• Applying Azure security best practices and IAM principles
• Designing secure authentication and authorization models
• Following secure coding practices and compliance requirements such as GDPR and HIPAA

Performance & Reliability
You excel at:

• Monitoring and optimizing application performance across cloud environments
• Troubleshooting complex distributed systems
• Delivering highly available, resilient, and scalable solutions
• Identifying and eliminating performance bottlenecks before they impact users

Preferred Qualifications
While not mandatory, the following will help you stand out:
Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
• Oracle Certified Professional (Java) or equivalent certifications

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Azure IoT services such as IoT Hub, Device Provisioning Service, and Time Series Insights
• Exposure to SaaS billing, subscription management, and tenant lifecycle management
• Familiarity with UI/UX collaboration platforms such as Figma and Sketch
• Experience delivering secure authentication and authorization frameworks for enterprise applications

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!
This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.
Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.   ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!
Himanshu Kumar
himanshu.kumar@innovasolutions.com
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*:  $85.00 - $90.00 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate''s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/
Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer eligible referrals. Submit referrals at https://innovasolutions.workllama.com/atsuser/anonreferafriend  and earn $250-$1,000 per referral.
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.  If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.  Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities.   Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
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