Sputnik Solutions Inc - Senior Java Backend Engineer with DevOps experience (Java | Micronaut | Azure | AKS | DevOps)

Client: Sputnik Solutions Inc

Location: schaumburg, IL, us

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

This is a remote position. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Backend Engineer with strong experience in cloud-native development on Azure, microservices architecture, and container orchestration using Kubernetes (AKS) and DevOps. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Micronaut, backend systems, and enterprise-grade framework development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Enterprise Framework using Java and Micronaut.
• Build and manage cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure.
• Develop and deploy microservices using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (ADO).
• Design and implement enterprise-level frameworks and reusable components.
• Develop batch processing jobs and asynchronous workflows.
• Integrate systems using messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, Service Bus).
• Work with JDBC and relational databases for efficient data handling.
• Ensure high performance, availability, and scalability of applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, QA, Product).
• Follow best practices in security, observability, and resilience.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical mentoring.

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in Java backend development (8+ years preferred).
• Deep expertise in Micronaut framework.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Strong knowledge of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Kubernetes concepts.
• Experience with Azure DevOps (ADO), including pipeline creation and management.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture.
• Experience with batch jobs, scheduling, and background processing.
• Proficiency in messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure Service Bus).
• Strong knowledge of JDBC, SQL, and database design.
• Experience with containerization (Docker).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in building enterprise frameworks/platforms.
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture.
• Knowledge of distributed systems and scalability patterns.
• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor).
• Understanding of security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, etc.).
• Exposure to performance tuning and optimization.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Ownership mindset and proactive attitude.

Nice to Have

• Certification in Azure or Kubernetes.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, ARM templates).