Key Job Functions/RequirementsExperience with Web Services and Serialization (XML, JSON, SOAP, REST)Experience with NoSQL and SQL databasesExperience with writing optimized database queriesExperience with architecting and developing web applicationsExperience with OOP Architecture, Design Patterns and ImplementationExperience with performance analysis and toolingExperience writing Unit tests (i.e. Axios, Jest, Enzyme, Jasmine, Karma, CasperJS)Experience with Agile Management Tools (i.e. Confluence, JIRA, VersionOne)Experience with Java Programming or other high level language (C++, Objective C, C#, ...)Experience with BootstrapExperience with database optimizationExperience with Cloud Application Design (i.e. AWS, Serverless, Container, Docker…)Familiar with at least one dynamic scripting language (PHP, Perl, Python or Ruby)Proficiency in Javascript , CSS and SASS/LESS frameworksHands-on experience with construction of complex engineering solutions and knowledge of software development methodologiesDeep dive on large-scale SaaS products and be prepared to assist architecture with setting the vision, organizing and evolving the code-base for the entire productCollaborate and communicate effectively with product, infrastructure, DevOps, architecture, and engineering to guide an initiative's technical directionAlong with Architecture, meet one on one with tech leads to provide guidance and ensure work is moving towards visionAssist in establishing and supporting coding standardsStay current with industry standard tools and technologiesEngage in tribe-level ceremonies, including planning, grooming, product demonstrations, and retrospectivesPerform risk analysis on work items defined for an initiativeAssist in enabling and maintaining the continuous delivery pipeline and exhibit a DevOps mindset to enable autonomy of agile scrum teamsWith guidance from Architecture, perform feasibility studies and proofs of concepts on new solutions or techniques which may be employedRespond to trouble/support calls for production applications in order to make quick repair to prevent application outagesCreate and/or update documentation to support development efforts. Documentation may include detailed specifications, implementation guides, architecture diagrams and/or design documentsExcellent time management skills and ability to prioritizeAble to translate customer and business needs to technical solutionsResilient to changeEstablish User Personas in collaboration with Product ManagementMentor and train other Software EngineersBe a resource for multiple challenging software engineering projects at a timeIs a positive influence to unite teams to achieve success – has a “Can do” attitudeMaintain a holistic view of the project, never losing sight of the smaller detailsProficient in the following:General foundation in enterprise computing including networking, infrastructure, virtualization, web tools and technologies, databasesObject oriented design principles (SOLID), design patterns, enterprise integration patterns, Microservice architectureFamiliarity with non-functional software qualities (resilience, maintainability, etc), and experience implementing related design patterns and analyzing trade-offsEducationBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalentMinimum Experience10+ yearsKey ResponsibilitiesArchitect and implement end-to-end software solutions with a focus on scalability, resilience, and performance.Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance across teams on design, development, and implementation.Integrate and leverage AI tools like Copilot and automation platforms to enhance product capabilities and engineering efficiency.Design and implement event-driven and queue-based systems using technologies like Kafka or RabbitMQ.Apply solid object-oriented principles and software design patterns to build clean, maintainable, and extensible systems.Champion best practices in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices-based architecture.Drive excellence in ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate, JPA) and deep expertise in RDBMS systems, especially PostgreSQL.Guide build and deployment processes using Gradle, CI/CD pipelines, and automated quality checks.Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment between technical strategy and product goals.Conduct architectural reviews, lead PoCs, and evaluate emerging technologies to meet evolving business needs.Mentor and coach engineers, fostering continuous improvement and skill development across the team.Contribute to technical decision-making, risk mitigation, and delivery assurance across multiple projects.Specialized Knowledge & SkillsLanguages & Frameworks: Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, JPA, HibernateArchitecture: Microservices, REST, Domain-driven design, Event-driven architectureAI & Automation: Familiarity with AI-driven development tools, intelligent code assistance, and workflow automationQueues & Messaging: Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar message brokersDatabases: PostgreSQL, advanced SQL, data modeling, query tuningBuild & Deployment: Gradle, Git, Docker, KubernetesBest Practices: TDD, CI/CD, design patterns, code quality, security, observabilityCloud & DevOps: Cloud-native development (AWS), containerization, monitoring tools
