Aziro - Lead Java Developer - Microservices Architecture

Role : Lead Java Developer

Experience : 8-12 yrs

Location : Bengaluru

We are looking for an experienced Backend Engineer/Java Microservices Developer with expertise in API management, container orchestration, automation, and CI/CD practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and developing scalable microservices, integrating enterprise systems, and ensuring application security, performance, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities :

Microservices Development :

- Design, develop, and maintain Java/Spring Boot microservices with a focus on scalability, security, and integration with enterprise platforms.

- Implement business logic and workflows, ensuring proper data persistence and transaction handling.

- Optimize microservices for performance, fault tolerance, and maintainability.

.API Design & Management :

- Define and implement RESTful APIs, including versioning, authentication, rate limiting, and lifecycle management strategies.

- Manage APIs through Kong API Gateway, including route definitions, plugin configurations, traffic control, authentication/authorization, and monitoring.

- Establish API security standards, documentation, and governance practices.

Containerization & Orchestration :

- Package applications into Docker containers and deploy using Docker Swarm for scalability and high availability.

- Configure service discovery and coordination using Zookeeper.

- Monitor containerized applications for resource utilization, resilience, and fault recovery.

Infrastructure Automation :

- Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Ansible with YAML-based playbooks and templates.

- Maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices for consistency across environments.

- Ensure automation scripts support reproducibility, scalability, and secure configurations.

Identity & Access Management (IAM) :

- Integrate applications with enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions such as Cloud Foundry UAA or equivalent platforms.

- Implement role-based access control (RBAC), single sign-on (SSO), and secure token-based authentication.

CI/CD & Deployment :

- Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to automate build, test, and deployment processes.

- Integrate quality gates, security scans, and compliance checks into the pipeline.

- Ensure seamless, secure, and repeatable deployments across staging and production environments.

Collaboration & Best Practices :

- Work closely with DevOps, security, and architecture teams to enforce coding standards, infrastructure best practices, and security compliance.

- Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and system design sessions.

- Provide technical guidance to peers and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the team.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting :

- Set up logging, monitoring, and alerting systems to proactively detect and resolve issues in staging and production environments.

- Use tools and best practices for root cause analysis, performance optimization, and system recovery.

- Support on-call activities and incident response processes when required.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Strong hands-on experience in Java (Spring Boot) microservices development.

- Proficiency in RESTful API design and API lifecycle management.

- Hands-on expertise with Kong API Gateway (or similar API gateways).

- Experience with Docker Swarm for container orchestration and Zookeeper for service discovery.

- Proven experience with Ansible and YAML for automation and configuration management.

- Knowledge of enterprise IAM platforms (Cloud Foundry UAA, Keycloak, Okta, etc.).

- Strong CI/CD knowledge with Jenkins pipelines, including build automation and deployment strategies.

- Solid understanding of monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting distributed systems.

- Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams