Who we want:
Vocera now a part of Stryker is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to spearhead our initiative to modernize legacy applications by transitioning them to a containerized architecture suitable for both on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in software development, containerization, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and proficiency in Kafka, SQL databases, and cloud technologies. In this position, the successful individual will be responsible for leading the design and development of high-quality, enterprise-level products that are both scalable and resilient.
What you will do:
Technical Responsibilities:
Design and implement a containerized framework for our legacy applications, employing Docker, Kubernetes, and other pertinent technologies.
Develop and maintain a robust CI/CD pipeline using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar technologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of containerized applications with existing infrastructure and systems.
Design and implement data pipelines using Confluent Kafka, ensuring high throughput and low latency.
Applying SOLID design principles and design patterns to address specific product needs.
Ensuring product quality by unit test, functional, and system tests in collaboration with automation engineers.
Led or mentored the technical team in the design and development of components, sub-systems, and/or systems.
Lead code reviews for projects/systems as an independent reviewer applying design principles, coding standards, and best practices.
Assess and integrate new technologies and capabilities for the organization.
Develop and influence many invention disclosures, patents, or trade secrets
Generate and review the necessary documents with project teams. (requirements/design/architecture/bugs/test)
Mentor, develop,p and influence across the business, intentionally building divisional relationships
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering/ Computer Science or related discipline & 13+ years of work experience
Preferred Qualifications (Strongly desired):
Technical Skills:
Strong backend programming experience in Java.
Proficient in building robust back-end applications using Spring Boot / Spring Framework / Spring Data JDBC.
Strong experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Hands-on expertise with Confluent Kafka for event streaming and message brokering.
Solid understanding of database technologies, including both SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
In-depth knowledge of microservice architecture, including designing, developing, and deploying scalable services.
Solid Java networking experience: TCP/UDP, Netty, SSL.
Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar technologies.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and their associated services.
Understanding of large language models, extensive experience in natural language processing (NLP)
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions.
Good communication skills and ability to work in Agile development environments.
Travel Percentage: 10%