Senior Java Backend Engineer with DevOps experience (Java | Micronaut | Azure | AKS | DevOps)

This is a remote position.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Backend Engineer with strong experience in cloud-native development on Azure, microservices architecture, and container orchestration using Kubernetes (AKS) and DevOps. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Micronaut, backend systems, and enterprise-grade framework development.

Key Responsibilities

∙Design, develop, and maintain scalable Enterprise Framework using Java and Micronaut

∙Build and manage cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure

∙Develop and deploy microservices using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

∙Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (ADO)

∙Design and implement enterprise-level frameworks and reusable components

∙Develop batch processing jobs and asynchronous workflows

∙Integrate systems using messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, Service Bus)

∙Work with JDBC and relational databases for efficient data handling

∙Ensure high performance, availability, and scalability of applications

∙Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, QA, Product)

∙Follow best practices in security, observability, and resilience

∙Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical mentoring

Required Skills & Qualifications

∙Strong experience in Java backend development (8+ years preferred)

∙Deep expertise in Micronaut framework

∙Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services

∙Strong knowledge of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Kubernetes concepts

∙Experience with Azure DevOps (ADO), including pipeline creation and management

∙Solid understanding of microservices architecture

∙Experience with batch jobs, scheduling, and background processing

∙Proficiency in messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure Service Bus)

∙Strong knowledge of JDBC, SQL, and database design

∙Experience with containerization (Docker)

Preferred Qualifications

∙Experience in building enterprise frameworks/platforms

∙Familiarity with event-driven architecture

∙Knowledge of distributed systems and scalability patterns

∙Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor)

∙Understanding of security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, etc.)

∙Exposure to performance tuning and optimization

Soft Skills

∙Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

∙Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

∙Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment

∙Ownership mindset and proactive attitude

Nice to Have

∙Certification in Azure or Kubernetes

∙Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, ARM templates)