Java Engineer (Azure)

Location: Remote, Toronto, Canada

Company

hirify.global is a global technology services and consulting company specializing in advanced technologies, software solutions, digital products, infrastructure, IT outsourcing, and implementation services.

What you will do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance Java applications, RESTful APIs, and microservices.
• Build and deploy scalable cloud-native solutions using Microsoft Azure, including Azure Data Lake Storage and Azure Kubernetes Service.
• Develop and manage Docker containers, Kubernetes workloads, and Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code.
• Integrate distributed applications with Apache Kafka, IBM MQ, and similar messaging platforms.
• Troubleshoot application, integration, and cloud infrastructure issues while ensuring security, scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, DevOps engineers, and cross-functional teams; provide mentorship when applicable.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on Java development experience, including RESTful APIs, microservices, object-oriented programming, and software design patterns.
• Proven experience developing, deploying, and supporting applications in Microsoft Azure environments.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Kubernetes Service, and Azure cloud infrastructure and services.
• Strong experience with Terraform Infrastructure as Code.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, containerized application development, and Kubernetes workload deployment and management.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging technologies including Apache Kafka and IBM MQ or similar platforms.
• Intermediate-level hands-on engineering experience across application development, APIs, cloud infrastructure, containers, and messaging technologies.

Nice to have

• Experience with Azure Databricks or similar big data platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps best practices, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience leading technical initiatives or mentoring engineers.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time remote role based in Toronto, Canada.
• Challenging and engaging work environment with competitive compensation and benefits.
• Career development, continuous learning, and growth opportunities.
• Diverse and inclusive culture focused on collaboration and innovation.