Strong background in microservice/backend development (Java, Node.js, Python, or similar).
Proven experience deploying applications in Kubernetes (EKS, Helm, operators, manifests, CI/CD pipelines).
Hands-on experience with AWS services (EKS, API Gateway, CloudWatch, IAM, etc.).
Familiarity with Azure-hosted AI services and APIs.
Experience with event-driven architecture and real-time APIs (WebSocket, streaming, gRPC, etc.).
Solid understanding of cloud security, data protection, and compliance best practices.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
Azure AI Services / Azure OpenAI
Event-Driven Architecture (Kafka, Streaming)
Cloud Security (OAuth2, JWT, IAM)