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

Posted 2026-05-06
Remote, USA Full-time Immediate Start




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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