Senior Java DeveloperLocation: Chicago, ILRole OverviewWe are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer with strong expertise in cloud-native application development and deployment within the Azure ecosystem.The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with containerization, orchestration, API management, distributed messaging systems, and caching technologies.Experience in the Brokerage/Capital Markets domain will be an added advantage.Required Experience•8+ years of experience in Java application development•Strong experience in designing and developing scalable enterprise applications•Experience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsMust Have Technical Skills•Strong expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture•Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes•Strong exposure to Azure Cloud Ecosystem•Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)•Experience with Azure API Management (APIM)•Experience with Azure PubSub / Messaging Services•Strong knowledge of Redis Caching•Experience with REST APIs and event-driven architecture•Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices•Experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, or similar toolsKey Responsibilities•Design, develop, and deploy scalable microservices-based applications•Build and manage cloud-native solutions on Azure•Implement containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.