Senior Java Developer (Azure Cloud & Search Platforms)

Project description

We are looking for a Senior Java Developer with strong expertise in cloud-native application development, microservices architecture, and Azure infrastructure. The role involves designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-scale applications deployed on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), with a focus on scalability, reliability, observability, and search-driven solutions. Experience with OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, search & indexing platforms, and Microsoft Purview is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.

Build and maintain cloud-native microservices on Azure and AKS.

Develop REST APIs and event-driven solutions leveraging Kafka.

Implement and optimize search, indexing, and retrieval capabilities using OpenSearch/Elasticsearch.

Collaborate with architects and product teams on solution design and implementation.

Drive CI/CD, automation, monitoring, and operational excellence.

Ensure application security, performance, and reliability in production environments.

SKILLS

Must have

• 6+ years of software development experience, Java 11+/17+, Spring Boot, REST APIs

3+ years building Microservices and Cloud-native applications

Hands-on AKS and Azure platform experience

Experience delivering enterprise-scale applications

Azure Cloud Services

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Kubernetes, Docker

Apache Kafka / Event-Driven Architecture

SQL & NoSQL Databases

Git, GitLab, CI/CD Pipelines

Strong understanding of Distributed Systems and Cloud-Native Design Patterns

Nice to have

OpenSearch / Elasticsearch

Search & Indexing Architecture

Microsoft Purview

Data Governance and Compliance Solutions

Azure Monitor, Grafana, Prometheus

OAuth2, JWT, Entra ID / Azure AD

Observability and Performance Engineering

Financial Services

Compliance & Surveillance Platforms

Archiving & Monitoring Solutions

Large-scale Data Processing and Search Platforms