Extensive experience leading the architecture and design of backend systems using Java and related technologies ensuring scalability, reliability and performance.
Proficiency in API development, Microservices architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Message Queueing, Event Driven Architecture, service mesh and databases
Proven technology experience with Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, MYSQL, PostgreSQL, AWS, Git, CI/CD, Kubernetes
Proficient in observability and monitoring tools such as Datadog and Splunk
Confidence with CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitHub Actions
A real passion for quality, clean code and continuous improvement
A strong understanding of architectural concepts and cloud-based solution design
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:Championing Code Quality & Standards: Set the benchmark for excellence by advising the team on standards and proactively identifying gaps in project requirements to ensure high-quality delivery.
Driving Security & Architecture: Lead threat modeling efforts, mentor team members on secure coding practices, and architect services that align with our core principles, all while promoting security through thorough PR and architecture reviews.
Leading AI-Assisted Delivery: Orchestrate multi-agent workflows to build complex features and contribute to our expanding prompt library. You will be responsible for catching nuanced performance or architectural issues in AI-generated code.
Translating Business Intent: Bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution by codifying specifications across epics and collaborating with Product Owners to resolve ambiguity before development begins.
Ensuring Robust Validation: Go beyond basic testing; review AI-generated test suites to ensure they capture full business logic and mentor the team through security findings.
Owning Delivery & Incidents: Guide the team through project breakdown and estimation, while serving as the primary owner for production issues, seeing them through to resolution with a focus on stability.