Senior Java Backend Engineer with DevOps experience (Java | Micronaut | Azure | AKS | DevOps)

Senior Java Backend Engineer with DevOps experience (Java | Micronaut | Azure | AKS | DevOps)

Sputnik Solutions, Inc. is a Schaumburg, Illinois–based IT and Non-IT consulting and staffing company dedicated to providing high-quality technology solutions, software development, and outsourcing services. With expertise across mobile and web development, IT staffing, and managed services, Sputnik helps businesses of all sizes enhance productivity, reduce costs, and achieve their digital goals. By combining onshore and offshore capabilities, the company delivers flexible, cost-effective, and scalable solutions tailored to client needs.

Led by a team of experienced professionals, Sputnik Solutions is known for its commitment to integrity, innovation, and client success. Beyond IT services, the company also offers registered agent services in Illinois, helping businesses stay compliant and operationally strong. Through personalized consultation and expert talent delivery, Sputnik Solutions continues to empower organizations to grow confidently in an ever-evolving technology landscape.

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Job Summary

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
• 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

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

• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, ARM templates)