Microservices Architect

Virtusa; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Microservices Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable microservices architectures. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience, strong coding skills in Java, Python, Go, and .NET, and be proficient in modern cloud technologies and microservices. This role requires collaboration with teams to ensure high performance and the mentoring of junior developers. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• Expertise in designing, developing, and implementing microservices architectures.
• Experience in leading architecture and deployment of microservices-based applications.
• Strong proficiency in mobile development frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver new features.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Java

Python

Go

.NET

Microservices architecture

Mobile development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Redis Cache

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Microservices Architect (CREQ243401)

Microservices Architect - ( CREQ243401 )

Description

We are seeking an experienced Microservices Architect with over 12 years of expertise in designing, developing, and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure microservices architectures.

The ideal candidate will lead the architecture and deployment of microservices-based applications, particularly with a focus on mobile development and modern cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver new features, ensuring application performance and quality, identifying and resolving bottlenecks, and maintaining code organization and automation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring junior team members while staying current with industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, Go, and .NET, with experience in Spring Boot, mobile development frameworks, no-code/low-code platforms, and serverless architectures.
• Expertise in containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes/AKS), Azure App Services, Azure DevOps, Redis Cache, and logging tools like Azure Log Analytics, Application Insights, Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack.
• Understanding of middleware technologies.

Preferred skills

• Experience with event-driven architectures, messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ), API gateways, service mesh technologies, and security best practices for microservices.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication and collaboration skills.