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

@ Sputnik Solutions
United States
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Responsibilities:Design framework, Build cloud-native, Develop microservices
Requirements Summary:Senior Java backend engineer with 8+ years experience, strong Micronaut, Azure, AKS, DevOps, and cloud-native architecture; design and implement enterprise frameworks; build CI/CD pipelines; ensure performance and security.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Java, Micronaut, Azure, AKS, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, JDBC, SQL, Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor
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Job Description



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)