Role: Sr. Staff Software Engineer (Kafka)
Location: Dallas, TX – this role is hybrid position requiring onsite presence minimum 2 days per week.

Overview:

• Blue Yonder is a Leading AI-driven Global Supply Chain Solutions Software Product Company and one of Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work”
• Seeking an astute individual that has a strong technical foundation with the additional ability to be hands-on with the broader engineering team as part of the development/deployment cycle, and deep knowledge of industry best practices, with the ability to implement them working with both the platform and the product teams.
• We are seeking an experienced Staff Engineer with deep expertise in Java, WebFlux/Reactor Core, Spring boot, Kafka, Platform Engineering and Azure. You will play a key role in designing and developing highly scalable and low latency platform software solutions and driving technical excellence. You will have the opportunity to influence architectural decisions, build cloud-native solutions, and ensure the best practices are applied across the software development lifecycle.

Our current technical environment:

• Software: Java, Spring boot, Gradle, GIT, Hibernate, Rest API, OAuth, WebFlux/Reactor Core
• Application Architecture: Scalable, Resilient, event driven, secure multi-tenant Microservices architecture
• Cloud Architecture: MS Azure (ARM templates, AKS, HD insight, Application gateway, Virtue Networks, Event Hub, Azure AD)
• Frameworks/Others: Kubernetes, Kafka, Platform Engineering, Elasticsearch, Spark, NOSQL, RDBMS, Spring boot, Gradle GIT, Ignite

What will you do:

• Architect and Develop: Design, implement, and maintain robust backend services using Java, Spring Boot, WebFlux/ Project Reactor, Quarkus and Reactive Programming principles.
• Cloud Solutions: Leverage Microsoft Azure services for building, deploying, and scaling applications. Work with services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), helm, terraform, GitHub action and MongoDB.
• SaaS Development: Design and development of SaaS solutions, focusing on multi-tenancy, scalability, low latency and high availability
• Event-Driven Systems: Design and develop distributed systems using Kafka for event streaming, real-time data processing, and messaging.
• Hands-on Leadership: Lead by example through hands-on coding, peer code reviews, and setting high standards for software quality, performance, and security.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, and support to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative development environment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management, UX, and PD to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features.
• Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize code for maximum scalability and reliability.
• Best Practices: Champion software engineering best practices such as test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and secure coding standards.

What we are looking for:

• 10+ years of experience in software development with a focus on Java and Spring Boot.
• Proven experience in Reactive Programming using frameworks like Spring WebFlux, Project Reactor, or Quarkus.
• Strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for building scalable event-driven applications.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services, including deploying microservices and managing infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and designing scalable backend systems.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and detail-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with CQRS and Event Sourcing patterns.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Knowledge of GraphQL and gRPC is a plus.
• Experience in building high-availability systems and disaster recovery planning.
• Contributions to open-source projects and active participation in tech communities.

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The salary range for this position is $122,219.28 - $189,615
The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors. In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.

At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K with Matching
• Flexible Time Off
• Corporate Fitness Program
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.
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• Architect and Develop: Design, implement, and maintain robust backend services using Java, Spring Boot, WebFlux/ Project Reactor, Quarkus and Reactive Programming principles.
• Cloud Solutions: Leverage Microsoft Azure services for building, deploying, and scaling applications. Work with services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), helm, terraform, GitHub action and MongoDB.
• SaaS Development: Design and development of SaaS solutions, focusing on multi-tenancy, scalability, low latency and high availability
• Event-Driven Systems: Design and develop distributed systems using Kafka for event streaming, real-time data processing, and messaging.
• Hands-on Leadership: Lead by example through hands-on coding, peer code reviews, and setting high standards for software quality, performance, and security.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, and support to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative development environment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management, UX, and PD to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features.
• Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize code for maximum scalability and reliability.
• Best Practices: Champion software engineering best practices such as test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and secure coding standards