We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Java with Azure to lead the design build and upkeep of up-to-date backend systems and microservices on Azure. You will drive delivery from design through release strengthen API and performance quality and partner closely with Agile/Scrum teammates.

Responsibilities

- Design develop and maintain applications using Java (Spring Boot and Microservices)
- Own features end-to-end from idea to production rollout ensuring scalability and performance
- Participate across the software development lifecycle including analysis design testing and release
- Write clean testable reusable code and perform thorough code reviews to uphold quality standards
- Troubleshoot and resolve backend or frontend issues across multiple environments
- Build and consume RESTful APIs to enable smooth frontend-backend integration
- Optimize backend performance including API latency and database queries
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines
- Collaborate effectively within Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning daily stand-ups and retrospectives

Requirements





- 8 years of overall software development experience
- 8 years of professional experience in full-stack development using Java (Spring Boot) and Azure
- Hands-on experience building solutions with Java and Spring Framework
- Good knowledge of APIs and microservices architecture
- Strong proficiency in Java 17 Spring Boot 3.1.2 Spring Framework 6.0.7 Hibernate RESTful API design and modular frontend architecture
- Practical experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure Pipeline Jenkins and GitLab CI
- Solid understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture
- Working knowledge of cloud environments especially Azure (e.g. Azure Data Factory Databricks Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure Functions (serverless))
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across the stack
- Ability to collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams with clear effective communication
- English proficiency at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for communication and documentation

Required Experience:

Staff IC

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