Senior Cloud-Native Back-End Developer

Sr Cloud Native Backend Developer

FULL TIME ROLE at Chicago ( 3 day onsite must)

Seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud-Native Back-End Developer to lead the design and implementation of scalable, resilient, and high-performance applications. This role is pivotal in modernizing software platform, integrating with cutting-edge SaaS solutions, and ensuring systems are designed for resiliency, reliability, and operational excellence. As a senior team member, you will drive technical design decisions, mentor junior developers, and embed Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices into our workflows.

Base pay up to

$140,000.00/yr - $199,900.00/yr

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Experience: 10 years of hands-on software development experience, with 6 years in cloud-native and microservices architecture

Proficiency in Azure, Java (Spring Cloud), and Node.js for backend development

Expertise in Kubernetes, container orchestration, and service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio)

Extensive knowledge of event-driven architectures, messaging systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ, and reactive programming frameworks

Strong understanding of modern design patterns (CQRS, Saga, DDD) and architectural principles

Experience with low-code platforms and their integration into enterprise systems

Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, Helm, or Ansible

Proven track record of driving technical innovation and mentoring development teams

Responsibilities

As a senior team member, you will drive technical design decisions, mentor junior developers, and embed Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices into our workflows

Cloud-Native Development

Architect, design, and implement innovative microservices and micro-frontends for scalable and maintainable applications

Leverage frameworks like Spring Cloud and Node.js to build cutting-edge backend solutions

Drive the adoption of advanced programming techniques, ensuring code quality, performance, and reusability

Technical Leadership

Act as a thought leader in cloud-native development, championing the adoption of emerging technologies and best practices

Provide strategic guidance to cross-functional teams, aligning technology efforts with business objectives

Lead design reviews and architectural discussions to ensure robust, forward-thinking solutions

Kubernetes Orchestration and Optimization

Deploy, manage, and optimize applications within Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and resource efficiency

Leverage advanced features like service meshes (e.g., Istio) and Kubernetes Operators to streamline microservices communication and orchestration

Automate infrastructure setup using tools like Helm, Terraform, and Kustomize

Event-Driven Architecture and Reactive Systems

Design and implement event-driven architectures using tools like Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure AIS

Apply advanced design patterns such as Event Sourcing, CQRS, and Saga for building responsive, asynchronous systems

Promote the use of reactive programming frameworks like Spring WebFlux for real-time, high-throughput applications

Driving Low-Code Innovation

Integrate and enhance enterprise applications with low-code platforms (e.g., OutSystems, Azure Functions, PowerApps)

Define strategies for balancing low-code solutions with custom development to maximize agility and scalability

Innovate within low-code ecosystems to drive rapid prototyping and deployment of business-critical solutions

Architectural Excellence

Define and implement modern architectural patterns like Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Hexagonal Architecture, and Strangler Fig

Develop technology blueprints that align with both current and future enterprise needs

Ensure scalability, security, and maintainability in all architectural decisions

Cutting-Edge Programming Practices

Champion modern programming paradigms, such as reactive programming and functional programming, for efficiency and performance

Promote code modularity, testability, and maintainability using best practices and tools

Experiment with emerging tools and technologies to continuously evolve the development landscape

Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing

Mentor developers across teams, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence

Conduct workshops, training sessions, and code reviews to upskill team members

Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in cloud-native technologies

Continuous Innovation and Optimization

Identify opportunities for innovation in processes, tools, and technologies to maintain a competitive edge

Implement monitoring and observability solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) to ensure system health and performance

Optimize cost, performance, and scalability of cloud-native solutions

FULL TIME ROLE at Chicago ( 3 day onsite must)

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