Principal Cloud Engineer at MicroStrategy

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Architecture, Distributed Systems, Microservices, Helm, Argo CD, AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD, GitOps, Infrastructure as Code, System Design, DevOps

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Company Description Strategy (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 market leader in enterprise analytics and AI software, we've pioneered the BI and analytics space, empowering people to make better decisions and revolutionizing how businesses operate. We are now also at the forefront of AI disruption, providing data via our enterprise semantic layer to AI agents, tools, and platforms. But that's not all. Strategy is also leading a groundbreaking shift in digital assets, adopting bitcoin as our primary treasury reserve asset in 2020. Since then, we have issued innovative bitcoin-backed securities and have been the leader in bitcoin treasury companies. This visionary move has helped us build a fortress balance sheet, and is solidifying our position as a forward-thinking, innovative force in the market. Our people are the core of our success. At Strategy, you'll join a team of smart, creative minds working on dynamic projects with cutting-edge technologies. We thrive on curiosity, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Our corporate values—bold, agile, engaged, impactful, and united—are the foundation of our culture. As we lead the charge into the new era of AI and financial innovation, we foster an environment where every employee's contributions are recognized and valued. Join us and be part of an organization that lives and breathes innovation every day. At Strategy, you're not just another employee, you're a crucial part of a mission to push the boundaries of analytics and redefine financial investment. Job Description 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). 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.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and architecture of scalable, high-performance cloud-native applications and microservices using Java and Spring Boot. Manage Kubernetes-based deployments and implement CI/CD pipelines using Argo CD and Helm to ensure operational reliability.