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)