Senior Java Microservices Engineer (Azure)

Senior Java Microservices Engineer (Azure)Location: Bay Area, CA (SF / Oakland)W2 Contract OnlyIn-person Interview RequiredJob DescriptionStrong hands-on experience in Java (Java 8+), Spring / Spring BootSolid expertise in Microservices architecture and RESTful API designStrong hands-on experience building and deploying applications on Microsoft AzureAzure App Services, AKS, Azure Storage, Azure SQL / Cosmos DBExperience with Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), and cloud-native developmentHands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOpsStrong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, resilience, and security best practicesModern Engineering & AI Productivity ExpectationsSmart, high-caliber engineer with strong problem-solving skillsActively uses AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) to:Improve developer productivityEnhance code quality and velocityAccelerate debugging, design, and documentationComfortable working in fast-paced, outcome-driven environmentsAdditional ExpectationsStrong communication and collaboration skillsOwnership mindset with focus on quality and delivery