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