Back End Developer III

Senior EngineerSubmission deadline for interview selection is 10/16 @3PM CT. Local candidates only Hybrid schedule- not mandatory, in office on TuesdaysInitial 6 months contract to start - very likely to be longer-termed/ongoingBusiness OverviewSubscriptionsProject DescriptionSubscriptions ModernizationPosition Summary/Job DescriptionWe are seeking skilled and experienced Senior Engineers to join our team responsible for building event-driven microservices using Java, SpringBoot, Kafka, RabbitMQ, and NoSQL databases in the cloud. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex microservices architectures that meet the demands of our rapidly growing business. As a Senior Engineer, you will also provide technical guidance and mentorship to other members of the team.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop event-driven microservices using Java (core), SpringBoot, and other technologies like Kafka, RabbitMQ, and NoSQL databases in the cloud.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements and design solutions that meet those needs.Develop and maintain technical documentation such as system diagrams, design specifications, and API documentation.Work closely with DevOps teams to deploy microservices to production and ensure the proper monitoring and logging is in place.Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging of microservices to ensure high-quality and maintainable code.Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other members of the team.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 5+ years of experience designing and building event-driven microservices using Java, SpringBoot, Kafka, RabbitMQ, and NoSQL databases in the cloud. Strong knowledge of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms. Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Solid understanding of DevOps practices, including continuous integration and delivery. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.Preferred QualificationsFamiliarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with other programming languages or frameworks such as Node.js, React. Experience with message-based architectures and event-driven programming paradigms. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.Skills OverviewWhat are the top five skills and number of years of experience required to perform this job? Java, SpringBoot, Relational/NoSQL DB skills, Kafka, good understanding of event-driven microservicesInterview Process OverviewInterview process will consist of two main steps: First, you will be asked to complete a live coding challenge on Hacker Rank, where you will have to solve one or more programming problems in a limited time. Second, you will have a detailed technical round with one or more senior engineers, who will evaluate your skills and knowledge in various areas such as data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and best practices.