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Posted Apr 14, 2026

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

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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)
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