MicroStrategy

Principal Cloud Engineer with Java

Chennai, India · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerMicroStrategy
LocationChennai, India
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted4 months ago

Job Title: Principal Cloud Engineer

Company Description

MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is at the forefront of transforming organizations into intelligent enterprises through data-driven innovation. We don’t just follow trends—we set them and drive change. As a global leader in enterprise analytics and mobility software, MicroStrategy empowers organizations to make better decisions and redefine how they operate.

Our people are the foundation of our success. We bring together curious, driven, and creative minds to solve complex challenges using cutting-edge technologies. As we continue to lead innovation across analytics, cloud, and AI-driven platforms, we foster a culture built on bold thinking, agility, collaboration, and impact.

Join us and be part of a team that is redefining the future of data, cloud, and enterprise intelligence.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Cloud Engineer with a strong background in Java, Spring Boot, and cloud-native architecture. This role is critical in driving the design, development, and scalability of cloud-based platforms, with a focus on Kubernetes-driven environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in distributed system design, hands-on experience with modern DevOps and GitOps practices, and strong proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of scalable, high-performance cloud-native applications
• Develop and maintain microservices using Java and Spring Boot
• Drive system design decisions, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance
• Architect and manage Kubernetes-based deployments across cloud environments
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Argo CD and Helm
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and secure cloud solutions
• Optimize application performance, cost efficiency, and operational reliability
• Mentor and guide engineering teams on best practices in cloud architecture and development
• Ensure adherence to DevOps, GitOps, and infrastructure-as-code principles

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of overall software engineering experience
• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot development
• Proven experience in designing and building distributed systems and microservices architectures
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (mandatory) in production environments
• Strong working knowledge of Helm and Argo CD (mandatory)
• Deep experience in at least one cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong understanding of cloud-native patterns, scalability, and resilience design
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments
• Familiarity with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio)
• Exposure to observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.)
• Experience in high-scale enterprise environments

Soft Skills

• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team player in a fast-paced environment
• Ownership mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes
• Ability to influence technical direction and drive innovation

Location

Chennai, India
Full-time, in-person from MicroStrategy office

Why Join Us?

At MicroStrategy, you will work on cutting-edge cloud and data platforms that power enterprise decision-making at scale. You will have the opportunity to influence architecture, lead innovation, and work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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