We are seeking a highly skilled and self-driven Java Backend Developer with strong experience in designing and deploying scalable microservices using Spring Boot and AzureCloud . The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in modernJava development, containerization, messaging systems likeKafka, and knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy microservices using Spring Boot onAzurecloud platforms. Implement and maintain RESTful APIs , ensuring high performance and scalability. Work with Java 11+ features including Streams, Functional Programming, and Collections framework. Develop and manage Dockercontainers , enabling efficient development and deployment pipelines. Integrate messaging services like ApacheKafka into microservice architectures. Design and maintain data models using PostgreSQL or other SQL databases. Implement unit testing using JUnit and mocking frameworks to ensure code quality. Develop and execute API automation tests using Cucumber or similar tools. Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and other teams for seamless CI/CD integration and deployment pipelines. Work with Kubernetes for orchestrating containerized services. Utilize Couchbase or similar NoSQL technologies when necessary. Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and contribute to best practices and standards. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong experience in Java (11 or above) andSpring Bootframework. Solid understanding of microservices architecture and deployment on Azure . Hands-on experience with Docker , and exposure to Kubernetes . Proficiency in Kafka , with real-world project experience. Working knowledge of PostgreSQL (or any SQL DB) and data modeling principles. Experience in writing unit tests using JUnit and mocking tools . Experience with Cucumber or similar frameworks for API automation testing . Exposure to CI/CD tools , DevOps processes , and Git-based workflows. Nice to Have: Azurecertifications (e.g.,AzureDeveloper Associate) Familiarity with Couchbase or other NoSQL databases. Familiarity with other cloud providers (AWS, GCP) Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication. Ability to work in an agile environment and contribute to continuous improvement. Why Join Us: Work on cutting-edge microservice architectures Strong learning and development culture Opportunity to innovate and influence technical decisions Collaborative and inclusive work environment