Principal Cloud Engineer with Java at MicroStrategy
MicroStrategy is hiring a Principal Cloud Engineer with Java in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The role details below come from the employer’s posting. You apply on the employer’s own site, and TechJobs360 never charges candidates.
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1. Job details
MicroStrategy
Principal Cloud Engineer with Java
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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2. Job description from MicroStrategy
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.
3. Skills that usually matter in cloud, DevOps and SRE roles
General guidance from TechJobs360, not part of MicroStrategy’s posting. The job description above is what counts for this role.
| Area | What to be comfortable with |
|---|---|
| Languages | Go, Python, Bash, Terraform (HCL) |
| Frameworks & tools | Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana) |
| Computer science basics | Data structures, algorithms, complexity |
| Ways of working | Version control, code review, testing, reading other people's code |
4. How to prepare for a Principal Cloud Engineer with Java interview
Interview formats differ by company and team, so confirm the rounds with the recruiter. Most hiring loops for roles like this cover:
A recruiter call or an online test. Read the job description twice and be ready to explain how your experience matches it.
Often coding problems on arrays, strings, trees, graphs or dynamic programming, solved while you explain your thinking.
Often design and trade-off questions sized to the role: an API, a component, or a small system.
Answer with the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Prepare two or three real stories: a hard problem you solved, a disagreement you handled, and something you learned quickly.
5. Take-home pay example (FY 2026–27, new tax regime)
An example for two common package sizes, not this job’s salary. Under the new tax regime (Section 115BAC) salaried employees get a standard deduction of ₹75,000.
| Component | Example: ₹12 LPA | Example: ₹24 LPA |
|---|---|---|
| Basic salary (40% of CTC) | ₹40,000 / mo | ₹80,000 / mo |
| Employee EPF (12% of basic) | -₹4,800 / mo | -₹9,600 / mo |
| Income tax (TDS) | -₹6,933 / mo | -₹32,450 / mo |
| Professional tax | -₹200 / mo | -₹200 / mo |
| Approx. in-hand | ₹81,344 / mo | ₹1,44,304 / mo |
Work out the take-home pay for your own offer, in either tax regime.
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