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

Role overview

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

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)

About the company

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Sputnik Solutions Inc

At Sputnik Solutions Inc, we build our solutions on the collective experience, customer successes, and best practices of our technology experts. Our IT Staffing and Recruiting Practice offer a wide range of technical expertise in serving clients with the best in marketing strategies and providing high-end consulting service. Sourcing and deploying highly skilled IT specialists in the mainstream to meet clients' temporary, permanent or contracting needs. We provide the best recruitment solutions for every assignment while ensuring quality, integrity, and expertise at an affordable cost.

Company details

Company size11 - 50

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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)

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