Sr. Java Developer w/ GCP

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Software Engineer with expertise in cloud based microservices architecture to join our dynamic team. Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable event driven microservices based applications deployed on cloud platforms. Deep understanding of cloud technologies, microservices architecture principles, and proficiency in modern software development practices.

DUTIES AND TASKS, including but not limited to the following:

Seeks minimum guidance on the following tasks:

• Design, develop, and deploy event driven microservices-based architectures on GCP cloud.

• Design and implement microservices architecture solutions to support our cloud-based applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.

• Provide opinionated reasoning as to why you would use certain technologies to accomplish standard patterns applied to given problems.

• Design and consume messages from a pub/sub system.

• Containerize microservices using Docker and orchestrate them using Kubernetes for deployment and management.

• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues related to scalability, availability, and latency.

• Work closely with DevOps engineers to automate deployment processes, improve CI/CD pipelines, and ensure smooth operations of microservices in production environments.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design and infrastructure to define requirements, prioritize features, and deliver high-quality scalable software solutions.

• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback and mentor junior team members to foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in cloud computing and microservices architecture.

• Provides support for the resolution of production problems.

• QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 7 years of practical experience in design, development, implementation, and support of business technology and/or technical infrastructure or demonstrated ability in those areas.

• 7+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on cloud-based microservices architecture.

• Proficiency in GCP cloud performance and respective services.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for infrastructure as code (IaC), such as Terraform or Cloud Formation.

• Experience using many of the following technologies and concepts required:

• Object Oriented Analysis and Design

• Modeling using UML Toolsets

• Java, PHP, and/or Python

• Working knowledge of relational DB, DB2/SQL Server preferred

• Requires robust critical thinking, analysis and creativity skills, and a strong desire to deal with complex technology and business issues, and excellent people skills