Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java microservices using Spring Boot. Implement threading/concurrency, fault tolerance (Hystrix/circuit breakers), observability (SLI/SLO), event-driven solutions with Kafka, and deploy on Kubernetes/AWS. Mentor junior developers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Senior Java Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and resilient applications within a challenging and rewarding environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain high-performance, scalable Java applications.
- Implement threading and concurrency solutions to enhance application performance.
- Design and develop microservices using Spring Boot framework.
- Ensure system reliability and fault tolerance through Hystrix and circuit breaker patterns.
- Implement observability practices, including SLI/SLO metrics.
- Develop event-driven architecture solutions using Kafka and other messaging platforms.
- Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes and AWS cloud platform services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers.
- Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Senior Java Developer, with expertise in threading and concurrency implementation.
- Strong proficiency in Java, with experience in Java 22 being a plus.
- Extensive experience in microservice API implementation using Spring Boot.
- Knowledge of failover handling and fault tolerance mechanisms such as Hystrix and circuit breakers.
- Experience in observability, including SLI/SLO metrics.
- Hands-on experience with event-driven architecture implementation using Kafka, with familiarity with other messaging platforms being a plus.
- Proficiency in Kubernetes and AWS cloud platform services.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 40,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 142,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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