Lead the design and optimization of microservices, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems for
performance, resiliency, and scalability across the platform.
Define and enforce architecture standards, coding practices, and technical guidelines across
the team.
Collaborate with Product Managers, Revenue Management, and operations teams to ensure
alignment of technical solutions with business needs.
Oversee code quality through reviews, automated testing, performance tuning, and CI/CD
practices.
Mentor and guide software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and
continuous improvement.
Actively participate in system design reviews, architecture discussions, and capacity planning
for the platform’s evolution.
Drive the modernization of legacy systems into cloud-native, API-first architectures in Azure.
Stay current with emerging technologies and drive the adoption of tools and practices that
enhance productivity and system performance.
Coordinate with US-based engineering leadership on priorities, sprint planning, and cross-team
dependencies.
Drive adoption of AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, AI code assistants, AI-driven
testing) across the team to accelerate velocity, improve code quality, and embed an AI-native
SDLC mindset as standard engineering practice.
Requirements
Years of Experience • 5+ years of full stack development experience with emphasis on Java, Spring Boot, and Angular or React. • 4+ years designing distributed event-driven systems in cloud environments. • Hands-on experience working in cloud environments (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP acceptable).
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Proficiency with microservices, REST APIs, message queues, and streaming technologies.
Experience with relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL
databases are a plus.
Proven experience building scalable, distributed applications in an enterprise environment.
Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, DevOps practices, and performance
optimization.
Strong knowledge of API security, identity management, and performance tuning.
Demonstrated ability to work in Agile teams and deliver high-quality software on time.
Passion for clean code, system optimization, and simplifying complex problems.
AI-native SDLC mindset — proven ability to leverage AI-assisted development tools (GitHub
Copilot, AI code assistants) as a force multiplier and drive their adoption across the team.
Preferred Qualifications • Prior experience in Retail, eCommerce, or B2B commerce technology • Exposure to data pipelines and ETL processes for product and transaction data distribution. • Experience in test-driven development and continuous integration practices. • Understanding technology landscape; stays up to date on current trends and brings new ideas to the team.
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