Senior Java Developer – Encryption & Azure

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Azure, and application-level encryption/data protection. The ideal candidate will design, develop, secure, and deploy enterprise Java applications while implementing approved encryption methodologies and modern DevSecOps practices.

The role requires hands-on experience with FIPS-compliant cryptography, AES-GCM encryption, data redaction, secure coding, CI/CD, and Kubernetes-based deployments. You will collaborate closely with architecture, security, DevOps, and platform teams to build secure, scalable, and reliable cloud-native applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise Java applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and MVC architecture.
• Build and maintain RESTful microservices using Spring Boot and modern software engineering practices.
• Implement secure data protection capabilities, including AES-GCM encryption, encryption/decryption workflows, data masking/redaction, and FIPS-compliant cryptographic methodologies.
• Apply secure coding principles to protect sensitive data both at rest and in transit.
• Integrate encryption and data protection capabilities into Java services while maintaining performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for Java applications, including build, unit testing, packaging, security scanning, artifact management, and deployment.
• Implement pipeline-as-code using YAML-based configurations to ensure repeatable, version-controlled delivery processes.
• Containerize Java microservices using Docker and deploy them to Kubernetes/AKS environments.
• Develop and maintain Kubernetes manifests, Helm configurations, service configurations, and deployment automation.
• Troubleshoot application, container, deployment, configuration, and runtime issues across development, testing, and production-like environments.
• Integrate static code analysis, dependency scanning, SAST/DAST, vulnerability scanning, and quality gates into CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews and promote clean-code practices, meaningful commits, small pull requests, and traceability to work items.
• Collaborate with security, architecture, DevOps, cloud, and platform teams to ensure applications meet enterprise security and reliability standards.
• Support vulnerability remediation, dependency management, and secure software supply-chain practices.
• Contribute to release automation, deployment governance, monitoring, and operational support.

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Java development in enterprise environments.
• Advanced experience with Spring Boot and Spring MVC.
• Strong understanding of MVC architecture, REST APIs, and microservices design patterns.
• Proven experience implementing encryption and data protection within Java applications.
• Hands-on knowledge of AES-GCM encryption and secure cryptographic implementation patterns.
• Understanding of FIPS standards and FIPS-compliant cryptography.
• Experience with data redaction, masking, or protection of sensitive information.
• Experience developing and deploying RESTful microservices.
• Strong experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for Java applications.
• Experience with YAML-based pipeline-as-code practices.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience deploying applications to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or similar managed Kubernetes platforms.
• Strong understanding of DevOps, automated testing, release automation, and deployment governance.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub, including source control and pull request workflows.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex application and deployment issues.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes manifests, Helm, and GitOps.
• Experience with ArgoCD or similar GitOps deployment platforms.
• Experience integrating SonarQube, JFrog/Xray, SAST/DAST, dependency scanning, or vulnerability management tools into CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with cloud-native application development on Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of secure software supply-chain practices and dependency vulnerability remediation.
• Experience with enterprise encryption libraries, key-management solutions, or cryptographic service integrations.
• Familiarity with Azure security and application protection services.

Technical Skills

Programming: Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC
Architecture: MVC, REST APIs, Microservices
Security & Encryption: FIPS, AES-GCM, Encryption/Decryption, Data Redaction, Data Masking, Secure Coding
Cloud: Microsoft Azure, AKS
DevOps: CI/CD, YAML Pipelines, Pipeline as Code, Automated Testing, Release Automation
Containers: Docker, Kubernetes
Deployment: Kubernetes Deployments, Helm, GitOps, ArgoCD
Code Quality & Security: SonarQube, JFrog/Xray, SAST, DAST, Dependency Scanning, Vulnerability Management
Source Control: Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub
Engineering Practices: Code Reviews, Clean Code, Small Pull Requests, Meaningful Commits, Work Item Traceability

Core Skill Priorities

• Java — Advanced
• Azure — Advanced
• Encryption & Data Redaction — Intermediate
• Spring Boot / Spring MVC — Advanced
• Microservices / REST APIs — Advanced
• CI/CD & YAML Pipeline as Code — Advanced
• Kubernetes / AKS — Intermediate to Advanced
• FIPS / AES-GCM — Intermediate
• Secure Coding & Vulnerability Management — Intermediate

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a Senior Java Developer / Java Microservices Engineer who combines strong Java and Spring Boot development skills with practical application security and encryption experience. Candidates should be able to demonstrate real-world implementation of AES-GCM/FIPS-compliant encryption or sensitive-data protection in Java, rather than having security knowledge limited to theory, while also possessing strong Azure, CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes experience.