Microservices Architect

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

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Microservices Architect to lead architecture and deployment for microservices applications. The role necessitates 12+ years experience, a strong proficiency in Java, Python, and cloud technologies, along with fostering innovation in mobile development. An ideal candidate will mentor team members and work alongside cross-functional teams to enhance application performance. Competitive benefits are offered for this strategic role.

Qualifications

• Over 12 years of experience in designing, developing, and implementing microservices architectures.
• Experience in mobile development frameworks and serverless architectures.
• Knowledge of middleware technologies and event-driven architectures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver new features.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior team members.
• Maintain application performance and quality, and resolve bottlenecks.

Skills

Java

Python

Go

.NET

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Redis Cache

Prometheus

Grafana

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Azure App Services

Application Insights

ELK stack

Job description

Overview

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.