Senior Java with DevOps & Micronaut experience - Remote

Job Title: Senior Java with DevOps & Micronaut experience

Location: Remote

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)