Job Description

Job Title: Principal Cloud Engineer

Company Description

MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is at the forefront of transforming organizations into intelligent enterprises through data-driven innovation. We don t just follow trends we set them and drive change. As a global leader in enterprise analytics and mobility software, MicroStrategy empowers organizations to make better decisions and redefine how they operate.

Our people are the foundation of our success. We bring together curious, driven, and creative minds to solve complex challenges using cutting-edge technologies. As we continue to lead innovation across analytics, cloud, and AI-driven platforms, we foster a culture built on bold thinking, agility, collaboration, and impact.

Join us and be part of a team that is redefining the future of data, cloud, and enterprise intelligence.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Cloud Engineer with a strong background in Java, Spring Boot, and cloud-native architecture. This role is critical in driving the design, development, and scalability of cloud-based platforms, with a focus on Kubernetes-driven environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in distributed system design, hands-on experience with modern DevOps and GitOps practices, and strong proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and architecture of scalable, high-performance cloud-native applications
Develop and maintain microservices using Java and Spring Boot
Drive system design decisions, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance
Architect and manage Kubernetes-based deployments across cloud environments
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Argo CD and Helm
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and secure cloud solutions
Optimize application performance, cost efficiency,



and operational reliability
Mentor and guide engineering teams on best practices in cloud architecture and development
Ensure adherence to DevOps, GitOps, and infrastructure-as-code principles

Required Qualifications

10+ years of overall software engineering experience
Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot development
Proven experience in designing and building distributed systems and microservices architectures
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (mandatory) in production environments
Strong working knowledge of Helm and Argo CD (mandatory)
Deep experience in at least one cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or GCP
Strong understanding of cloud-native patterns, scalability, and resilience design
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments
Familiarity with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio)
Exposure to observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.)
Experience in high-scale enterprise environments

Soft Skills

Strong collaboration and communication skills
Proven ability to work effectively as a team player in a quick-paced environment
Ownership mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes
Ability to influence technical direction and drive innovation

Location

Chennai, India
Full-time, in-person from MicroStrategy office

Why Join Us

At MicroStrategy, you will work on cutting-edge cloud and data platforms that power enterprise decision-making at scale. You will have the opportunity to influence architecture, lead innovation, and work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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📌 Principal Cloud Engineer with Java (Chennai)
🏢 Strategy
📍 Chennai