Software Engineer

About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Java, Spring Boot-based microservices, and Azure cloud deployments. The ideal candidate should have experience deploying services to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), be proficient in using observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana, and have strong CI/CD pipeline experience. Knowledge of NoSQL databases like Azure Cosmos DB or MongoDB will be an added advantage. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively among multiple cross-functional teams.
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Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain Java with Spring Boot microservices for scalable, high-performance applications.
• Deploy and manage services in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments.
• Implement monitoring and alerting using Prometheus and Grafana.
• Collaborate closely with DevOps, QA, Cloud, and Product teams to ensure smooth delivery of solutions.
• Participate actively in architecture discussions to ensure technical scalability, performance, and security.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues efficiently.
• Work with NoSQL databases like Azure Cosmos DB or MongoDB for data management.
• Document technical solutions and contribute to best practices.
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Required Skills & Qualifications
• Minimum 6 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful microservices.
• Expertise in cloud deployment on Azure, especially Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Good understanding of microservices architecture and inter-service communication.
• Proficiency with monitoring tools: Prometheus and Grafana.
• Solid experience in implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Good understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as Azure Cosmos DB or MongoDB (preferred).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate across multiple teams.
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Nice to Have
• Knowledge of security best practices in microservices and cloud deployments.
• Experience in distributed tracing and logging tools (e.g., OpenTelemetry).
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum processes.
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Education
• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.