We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer - Java with Microservices to lead backend development for distributed, cloud-hosted systems. You will build Java 21 and Spring Boot services, implement microservices on Azure Cloud with Kubernetes, and ensure reliable CI/CD-driven delivery. Apply now and make an impact.

Responsibilities

Build enterprise-grade applications using Java and Spring Boot
Architect and implement microservices solutions deployed to cloud platforms
Develop RESTful APIs to integrate backend services with frontend applications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and maintainable solutions
Lead code reviews and provide technical guidance to engineering team members
Support architectural decisions to meet quality, security, reliability, and compliance standards
Apply Agile and DevOps best practices across the software development lifecycle
Manage CI/CD pipelines and support continuous delivery processes
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the application stack




Leverage containerization and orchestration tools to deploy and manage services

Requirements

Proven 5+ years of hands-on design and development experience using Java 21, Quarkus, and Java/JEE
Solid expertise with Spring Boot, Spring Security, and JUnit
Solid understanding of relational databases such as Oracle, Sybase, and PL/SQL
Demonstrated experience with microservices architecture, Azure Cloud, and Serverless
Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, including pods, containers, services, and Istio
Hands-on experience with Docker and Redis
Strong skills in RESTful APIs and integrating backend services with frontend applications
Familiarity with Git/GitLab CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field

Nice to have

Understanding of UI technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and React (including Hooks)
Familiarity with JavaScript and TypeScript
Experience with performance tuning and DevOps
Capability

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