Senior Java Backend Developer (Azure Microservices)

Job Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Java Backend Developer with strong expertise in Azure to contribute to the development of a financial application supporting claim payment processing. The solution is part of a modernized architecture aimed at replacing legacy systems and ensuring compliance with evolving legal and business requirements across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot within a microservices architecture
• Contribute to the evolution of a finance-focused application aligned with modern architectural standards
• Build and optimize event-driven systems to ensure scalability and resilience
• Integrate backend services with external enterprise systems including finance and document management platforms
• Implement secure messaging and communication using MQ technologies with appropriate security protocols
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and support DevSecOps practices
• Collaborate on containerization and deployment using Docker and OpenShift environments
• Ensure high code quality through static and dynamic security testing tools
• Support monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting using enterprise-grade tools
• Participate in enhancing system capabilities as per roadmap initiatives and regulatory requirements

Technical Environment:

• Java, Spring Boot (Microservices Architecture)
• Event-driven systems
• Azure services (Event Hub, Storage, Cosmos DB)
• Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines)
• Docker, Azure Red Hat OpenShift
• Messaging systems (WebSphere MQ)
• Monitoring tools (Splunk)
• Security tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, Sonar)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Required Skills:

• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot development
• Experience with microservices-based architecture
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
• Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration platforms (OpenShift)
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cosmos DB
• Familiarity with event streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka or similar)
• Exposure to DevSecOps practices and security tools
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms, preferably Azure
• Experience with messaging systems such as WebSphere MQ
• Familiarity with database versioning tools like Liquibase
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform

Experience Required:

Relevant experience at a senior level in Java backend development, particularly within microservices and cloud-based environments

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Language Requirement:

• English – Professional proficiency (spoken and written)

Additional Requirements:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work in a structured, collaborative development environment
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise or financial systems is an advantage

Application Method: Interested candidates can apply by sending their profile to hr@semiconservicenordic.com