Senior Azure Engineer (Java Specialist)

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Azure Engineer (Java Specialist) to design and deliver scalable, cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on building event-driven and serverless architectures, deploying containerized Java applications, and driving engineering excellence across distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement serverless solutions using Azure Functions and Azure Durable Functions (Java)
• Develop event-driven architectures leveraging Azure Service Bus and Azure Event Grid
• Deploy, manage, and optimize containerized Java applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Integrate Azure services into enterprise Java applications with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Java-based applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in distributed systems and microservices environments
• Contribute to architectural design, system analysis, and software development initiatives
• Develop high-quality, scalable, and secure code using best practices in design patterns and modern frameworks
• Own the end-to-end development lifecycle including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support
• Create and maintain clear, comprehensive technical documentation
• Ensure code quality through test-driven development (TDD), automation, and continuous delivery practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 2+ years of experience in designing and developing secure, scalable applications
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation across the software lifecycle
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and software development best practices
• Ability to analyze technology trends and contribute to modernization strategies

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Azure Functions & Azure Durable Functions (Java)
  • Azure Service Bus (messaging and queueing)
  • Azure Event Grid (event routing and pub/sub)
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Proficiency in Java (11+) and Spring Boot
• Experience building microservices-based architectures
• Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Bicep)
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor and Application Insights
• Solid understanding of Azure security best practices (RBAC, Managed Identities, networking)