I hope you are staying safe. We are hiring a Architect - Backend(Java Spring Boot microservices) to join our Digital Engineering team.
Who are we?
For the past 20 years, we have powered many Digital Experiences for the Fortune 500. Since 1999, we have grown from a few people to more than 4000 team members across the globe that are engaged in various Digital Modernization. For a brief 1 minute video about us, you can check https://youtu.be/uJWBWQZEA6o.
Job Role: Architect - Backend(Java Spring Boot microservices)
Location: Atlanta, GA
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract
Job Description:
Design and architect scalable backend solutions for key strategic projects in an Agile environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and guide product development. Lead API development and integration for order fulfilment, content management, and enterprise services. Ensure compliance with corporate standards and maintain key digital platforms. Mentor junior developers and establish best practices for software patterns and architecture. Requirements: Extensive experience with Java Spring Boot microservices, enterprise architecture, and cloud-native DevOps (preferably Azure). Proven background in Agile Scrum, CI/CD automation, and building scalable, high-transactional platforms. Strong understanding of microservices, containerization (Docker, AKS), and TDD practices.
Responsibilities:
Design and architect scalable backend solutions and innovative features for key strategic projects within an Agile (e.g., Scrum) environment.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to define and prioritize technical requirements, guiding the product backlog and sprint planning.
Lead the development and integration of complex system APIs, including order fulfilment, content management, and enterprise web services, ensuring high performance and reliability.
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including software architecture designs, flow diagrams, and code comments, adhering to standardized processes.
Ensure adherence to corporate compliance and information security standards throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Oversee the maintenance, support, and future roadmap of key digital technology solutions and platforms.
Establish software patterns and architectural best practices to address complex business and technology challenges.
Mentor junior developers by providing guidance on best practices, conducting code reviews, and promoting high-quality, scalable codebases.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience required; Master's Degree preferred.
Extensive experience in developing and supporting large-scale, high-transactional, and highly available technology platforms.
Strong background in Java Spring Boot microservices and the Spring ecosystem, with demonstrated experience in building and deploying scalable backend services.
Proven experience working in an Agile Scrum environment, contributing to the entire software development lifecycle.
Experience with payment processing providers, restaurant, or retail technologies is a plus.
Hands-on experience with Continuous Delivery & Integration Automation, utilizing tools such as Git and Azure DevOps.
Proficiency in enterprise architecture principles (e.g., API-led, middleware, SOA) and distributed services (REST, SOAP).
Strong experience with cloud-native DevOps architectures, preferably Azure, and expertise in containerized application deployments (Docker, AKS).
In-depth knowledge of building microservices using Java, NoSQL databases, and Kubernetes.
Solid understanding and implementation of Test-Driven Development (TDD) to ensure high code quality and reliability.