Application Tech SME (Java & Azure Cloud) - Application Modernization (AppMod)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Application Technology SME (Java & Azure Cloud) with strong expertise in Application Modernization, Cloud Migration, and Production Support. The candidate will be responsible for assessing, modernizing, migrating, and supporting enterprise Java applications on Microsoft Azure. This role requires deep technical knowledge across application architecture, cloud-native technologies, microservices, DevOps, and Azure services.

The ideal candidate will drive modernization initiatives, provide technical leadership, troubleshoot complex application issues, support production environments, and collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless application transformation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead application modernization and cloud adoption initiatives for enterprise Java applications.
- Assess existing application landscape, architecture, codebase, integrations, and dependencies to define modernization and migration strategies.
- Design and implement cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure services and Kubernetes platforms.
- Migrate monolithic applications to microservices architecture and deploy them on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Provide L3/L4 production support and resolve complex application, infrastructure, and deployment issues.
- Troubleshoot issues in hybrid cloud and multi-tier application environments.
- Ensure application availability, performance, scalability, security, and reliability.




- Manage release deployments and support CI/CD implementation and automation.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, customers, architects, DevOps teams, and development teams to deliver technical solutions.
- Drive best practices around cloud architecture, application modernization, DevOps, and operational excellence.
- Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance across projects.
- Support governance, risk management, compliance, and adherence to enterprise IT standards.

Required Experience

- 12-16 years of IT experience with strong expertise in Java-based enterprise applications.
- Hands-on experience in application development, maintenance, modernization, and production support.
- Strong experience in designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-scale applications.
- Experience in application migration and modernization on Microsoft Azure.
- Hands-on experience deploying and managing microservices-based applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Experience troubleshooting complex application issues across cloud, infrastructure, middleware, and database layers.
- Strong exposure to Agile delivery methodology and DevOps practices.
- Experience with automated deployment, release management, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Good understanding of cloud-native architecture,



12-Factor Applications, SOA, microservices, and containerization.
- Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills.

Technical Skills Application Development & Modernization

- Java 17 / J2EE
- Spring Boot
- Spring Cloud
- Microservices Architecture
- RESTful API Design & Development
- API Security & Integration Frameworks

Microsoft Azure

- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Azure App Services
- Azure Container Registry (ACR)
- Azure Functions
- Azure API Management (APIM)
- Azure Monitor
- Azure Key Vault
- Azure Storage Services
- Azure Networking Concepts

DevOps & Automation

- Agile / Scrum
- GitHub
- GitHub Actions
- Argo CD
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Infrastructure as Code (Bicep)
- Containerization (Docker)
- Kubernetes Administration

Integration Technologies

- REST APIs
- SOAP Web Services
- Messaging & Event-Driven Integrations

Databases

- Oracle
- PostgreSQL
- SQL Performance Tuning

Certifications (Preferred)

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- Kubernetes Certifications (CKA/CKAD) preferred

Desired Competencies

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot critical production incidents.
- Excellent customer-facing and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a global delivery model and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Solid ownership, accountability, and mentoring capabilities.
- Experience driving large-scale application modernization and cloud transformation initiatives.

📌 Application Tech SME - Java Developer, Spring Boot, Azure (Chennai)
🏢 Athena Consultancy Services
📍 Chennai