Senior Cloud-Native Back-End Developer
Location: Remote but need local to Chicago, IL
Duration: 12 months +
About the Role
Medline is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud-Native Back-End Developer to lead the design and implementation of scalable, resilient, and high-performance applications. This role is pivotal in modernizing Medline’s e-commerce platform, integrating with cutting-edge SaaS solutions, and ensuring systems are designed for resiliency, reliability, and operational excellence. As a senior team member, you will drive technical design decisions, mentor junior developers, and embed Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices into our workflows.
Key Responsibilities
· Cloud-Native Development
o Architect, design, and implement innovative microservices and micro-frontends for scalable and maintainable applications.
o Leverage frameworks like Spring Cloud and Node.js to build cutting-edge backend solutions.
o Drive the adoption of advanced programming techniques, ensuring code quality, performance, and reusability.
· Technical Leadership
o Act as a thought leader in cloud-native development, championing the adoption of emerging technologies and best practices.
o Provide strategic guidance to cross-functional teams, aligning technology efforts with business objectives.
o Lead design reviews and architectural discussions to ensure robust,forward-thinking solutions.
· Kubernetes Orchestration and Optimization
o Deploy, manage, and optimize applications within Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and resource efficiency.
o Leverage advanced features like service meshes (e.g., Istio) and Kubernetes Operators to streamline microservices communication and orchestration.
o Automate infrastructure setup using tools like Helm, Terraform, and Kustomize.
· Event-Driven Architecture and Reactive Systems
o Design and implement event-driven architectures using tools like Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure AIS.
o Apply advanced design patterns such as Event Sourcing, CQRS, and Saga for building responsive, asynchronous systems.
o Promote the use of reactive programming frameworks like Spring WebFlux for real-time, high-throughput applications.
· Driving Low-Code Innovation
o Integrate and enhance enterprise applications with low-code platforms (e.g., OutSystems, Azure Functions, PowerApps).
o Define strategies for balancing low-code solutions with custom development to maximize agility and scalability.
o Innovate within low-code ecosystems to drive rapid prototyping and deployment of business-critical solutions.
· Architectural Excellence
o Define and implement modern architectural patterns like Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Hexagonal Architecture, and Strangler Fig.
o Develop technology blueprints that align with both current and future enterprise needs.
o Ensure scalability, security, and maintainability in all architectural decisions.
· Cutting-Edge Programming Practices
o Champion modern programming paradigms, such as reactive programming and functional programming, for efficiency and performance.
o Promote code modularity, testability, and maintainability using best practices and tools.
o Experiment with emerging tools and technologies to continuously evolve the development landscape.
· Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing
o Mentor developers across teams, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
o Conduct workshops, training sessions, and code reviews to upskill team members.
o Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in cloud-native technologies.
· Continuous Innovation and Optimization
o Identify opportunities for innovation in processes, tools, and technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
o Implement monitoring and observability solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) to ensure system health and performance.
o Optimize cost, performance, and scalability of cloud-native solutions.
What You Bring: Skills and Expertise
Core Requirements
Required Skills and Qualifications
· Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
· Experience: 10+ years of hands-on software development experience, with 6+ years in cloud-native and microservices architecture.
· Proficiency in Azure, Java (Spring Cloud), and Node.js for backend development.
· Expertise in Kubernetes, container orchestration, and service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio).
· Extensive knowledge of event-driven architectures, messaging systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ, and reactive programming frameworks.
· Strong understanding of modern design patterns (CQRS, Saga, DDD) and architectural principles.
· Experience with low-code platforms and their integration into enterprise systems.
· Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, Helm, or Ansible.
· Proven track record of driving technical innovation and mentoring development teams.
Preferred Qualifications
· Certifications in Kubernetes, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), or low-code platforms.
· Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
· Certified Software Architect by the International Association of Software Architects (IASA)
· Experience with advanced frontend technologies for micro-frontends (React, Angular, Vue.js).
· Knowledge of AI/ML integration and edge computing.
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