Role: Solution Architect

Job Location: Remote for now however should be open to relocating to Chicago, IL / Boston post Covid.

Job Description:

Description

Our team is leveraging the latest emerging technologies to craft the next generation software core for an eCommerce and order fulfillment infrastructure. As a Solution Architect, you will lead efforts to build out our suite of highly efficient and performant web services as well as web and mobile applications, used to streamline the process of turning orders into high-quality products in the hands of our customers.

What is expected in this role??

• Provide end-to-end solution architecture on medium to complex projects
• Define, develop, and implement application level architecture hosted in the Azure cloud and on premise
• Facilitate cross-team communication to guide complex projects and resolve complex incidents
• Mentor and groom developers to master modern technologies and enhance business domains
• Develop, design, implement, and execute performance tests against the application suite
• Identify business needs and make suggestions regarding technical direction
• Stay current with the latest software trends and emerging technologies and recommend opportunities for innovation

Required Skills

• Hands on experience in Java, Spring, API, messaging frameworks, container-based development (Docker), JDBC/Connection Pooling and EDA solutions such as Kafka
• Familiarity working with OAuth 2.0 framework and scopes
• Experience in implementing Microservices Architecture and building / deploying highly automated, scalable, and maintainable infrastructure
• Proven experience in crafting and developing apps with high efficiency and low latency utilizing load balancing, caching, threading, etc.
• Proven experience working with cloud computing strategies and architecture (Kubernetes, Azure AKS)
• Knowledge of Continuous Delivery process and tools, testing frameworks and practices (preferably GitHub, Jenkins, etc.)

• Proven expertise in modernizing legacy applications to modern technologies in Azure cloud
• Expertise in migrating legacy databases (e.g. Informix) to modern databases Open-source databases such as PostgreSQL and NoSQL
• Proven expertise in solution architecture and development in Azure cloud using modern technologies such as PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Kafka, AKS, Azure AD, Vault, Consul, etc.
• Proven expertise and experience in crafting a sophisticated network of microservices which can handle high TPS traffic with low latency. This experience is essential as we embark on implementing transaction processing microservices, which can process millions of transactions daily, in a highly efficient manner

Additional & good to have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.
• Experienced with the tools of the trade including a variety of modern programming languages and frameworks. 5+ years of experience working with Java, Kotlin, Kubernetes, and Confluent Kafka tools (Kafka Connect, kSQL, and Schema Register)
• Passionate about technology and sharing knowledge
• Capable of navigating across a sophisticated and rapidly changing landscape by staying on top of the latest trends
• Creator, a doer, and a disruptor who will help us seek solutions to problems and meet customer needs. You will be helping us build completely new capabilities, taking an idea and crafting rapid prototypes while learning from real-time feedback
• Able to foster efficient communication in a team environment
• Experience with Jira and Agile development methodology
• Strong communication skills and technical expertise to drive and participate in substantial discussions with partners across business roles and skillsets
• You care about cycle time and use CI/CD practices and tools to rapidly deploy changes to customers while minimizing risk
• Preferred you have grocery industry experience

Regards

Sandeep Dixit

InfiCare Technologies|

703.652.4441 Direct|