Java developer + Azure

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with strong experience in Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, and Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying cloud-native applications that are scalable, reliable, and secure. This is a hands-on development role requiring deep technical expertise and collaboration across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
• Build and deploy applications on Microsoft Azure, leveraging services like Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, and Azure DevOps.
• Work closely with architecture and DevOps teams to create cloud-native solutions.
• Implement API services with a focus on scalability, resilience, and security.
• Integrate with other Azure services such as Azure Storage, Key Vault, Event Hubs, and Service Bus.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.
• Collaborate with QA, Product, and other development teams in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines and monitoring.

Mandatory Skills:

• 5–10 years of hands-on experience with Core Java and Java 8+
• Strong proficiency in Spring Boot and Microservices development
• Experience deploying and scaling applications on Microsoft Azure
• Good knowledge of RESTful APIs, JSON, and web services
• Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server)
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Git, Maven
• Solid understanding of cloud security, API gateways, and monitoring/logging (e.g., Azure Monitor, App Insights)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, preferably AKS)
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB, MongoDB)
• Understanding of event-driven architecture and message queues (e.g., Azure Service Bus, Kafka)
• Exposure to Test-Driven Development (TDD) and unit/integration testing

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field