Lead Software Engineer - Java with Azure

Office in Pune, Hyderabad

Java

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We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer – Java with Azure to join our team and contribute to a large, multi-module codebase spanning multiple repositories and integrations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a complex environment with multiple databases, Azure integrations, async messaging flows and a mix of legacy and modern modules, while driving technical excellence and product impact.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Java applications using the Spring ecosystem across a multi-module codebase
Design and implement RESTful APIs following OpenAPI specifications and best practices
Work with relational databases including writing queries, managing JPA/Hibernate and handling schema evolution
Build and maintain asynchronous, event-driven architectures using message queues
Manage containerized environments and CI/CD pipelines for deployment and orchestration
Integrate with Azure cloud services across various components of the platform
Write unit and integration tests with strong code coverage discipline
Identify and resolve technical issues such as stale dependencies, flaky tests, architectural drift and security gaps proactively
Participate in design decisions and push features forward with an end-user impact mindset
Articulate technical trade-offs, document decisions and maintain coding standards and architecture documentation
Collaborate across service boundaries with multiple teams and stakeholders

Requirements

8+ years of professional experience in Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security)
Strong background in relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL, with expertise in JPA/Hibernate and Liquibase
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes clusters (kubectl, k9s) and containerized environments including Docker and AKS
Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI
Familiarity with Azure cloud services such as Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Service Bus and Azure Key Vault
Knowledge of additional Azure services including Azure Blob Storage and Azure Identity (Managed Identity/UAMI)
Skills in asynchronous/event-driven architectures using message queues such as Azure Service Bus or Kafka
Expertise in RESTful API design, OpenAPI specifications and code generation
Competency in writing unit and integration tests with JUnit 5 and Mockito
Strong communication skills with the ability to thrive in complex environments and learn quickly

Nice to have

Familiarity with Spring Cloud (Config Server, Azure starters)
Knowledge of Resilience4j or similar circuit-breaker/retry libraries
Exposure to reactive programming with Spring WebFlux and Project Reactor
Understanding of Apigee or other API gateway platforms