Sputnik Solutions Inc
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Senior Java Backend Engineer with DevOps experience (Java | Micronaut | Azure | AKS | DevOps)
Sputnik Solutions Inc
Senior Java Backend Engineer with DevOps experience (Java | Micronaut | Azure | AKS | DevOps)
Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java/Micronaut enterprise frameworks and cloud-native microservices on Azure. Build and deploy services to AKS, create CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, implement batch/asynchronous workflows, integrate messaging systems, optimize databases, and ensure security, observability, and resilience.
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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