About the Role Location: Northfield, IL Salary: 130-140K plus benefits We are 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 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 + Architect, design, and implement innovative microservices and micro-frontends for scalable and maintainable applications. + Leverage frameworks like Spring Cloud and Node.js to build cutting-edge backend solutions. + Drive the adoption of advanced programming techniques, ensuring code quality, performance, and reusability. + Technical Leadership + Act as a thought leader in cloud-native development, championing the adoption of emerging technologies and best practices. + Provide strategic guidance to cross-functional teams, aligning technology efforts with business objectives. + Lead design reviews and architectural discussions to ensure robust, forward-thinking solutions. + Kubernetes Orchestration and Optimization + Deploy, manage, and optimize applications within Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and resource efficiency. + Leverage advanced features like service meshes (e.g., Istio) and Kubernetes Operators to streamline microservices communication and orchestration. + Automate infrastructure setup using tools like Helm, Terraform, and Kustomize. + Event-Driven Architecture and Reactive Systems + Design and implement event-driven architectures using tools like Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure AIS. + Apply advanced design patterns such as Event Sourcing, CQRS, and Saga for building responsive, asynchronous systems. + Promote the use of reactive programming frameworks like Spring WebFlux for real-time, high-throughput applications. + Driving Low-Code Innovation + Integrate and enhance enterprise applications with low-code platforms (e.g., OutSystems, Azure Functions, PowerApps). + Define strategies for balancing low-code solutions with custom development to maximize agility and scalability. + Innovate within low-code ecosystems to drive rapid prototyping and deployment of business-critical solutions. + Architectural Excellence + Define and implement modern architectural patterns like Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Hexagonal Architecture, and Strangler Fig. + Develop technology blueprints that align with both current and future enterprise needs. + Ensure scalability, security, and maintainability in all architectural decisions. + Cutting-Edge Programming Practices + Champion modern programming paradigms, such as reactive programming and functional programming, for efficiency and performance. + Promote code modularity, testability, and maintainability using best practices and tools. + Experiment with emerging tools and technologies to continuously evolve the development landscape. + Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing + Mentor developers across teams, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence. + Conduct workshops, training sessions, and code reviews to upskill team members. + Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in cloud-native technologies. + Continuous Innovation and Optimization + Identify opportunities for innovation in processes, tools, and technologies to maintain a competitive edge. + Implement monitoring and observability solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) to ensure system health and performance. + Optimize cost, performance, and scalability of cloud-native solutions. 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, GCP), 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.