Lead Java Developer

Luxoft; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Java Developer to spearhead the modernization of an eCommerce platform. This role involves taking technical leadership, developing new features in Java and Kotlin, and ensuring cloud readiness. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend system design, microservices, and distributed systems. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering innovative solutions for millions of omnichannel customers weekly. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise backend system design.
• Experience as a tech lead or architect for at least 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development team and onboard to customer processes.
• Develop and maintain features in Java and Kotlin for Spring Boot Microservices.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Spring/Spring Boot

SQL

Microservice Architecture

Kubernetes

Agile Methodologies

DevOps Culture

Tools

PostgreSQL

Azure

Hazelcast

Elasticsearch

Job description

Project description

The primary goal of the project is the modernization, maintenance and development of an eCommerce platform for a big US-based retail company, serving millions of omnichannel customers each week.Solutions are delivered by several Product Teams focused on different domains - Customer, Loyalty, Search and Browse, Data Integration, Cart.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for an experienced Lead Java Developer who can help to perform migration of client platform:- Take over technical leadership of the part of development team- Quickly onboard to Customer's processes- Develop new features in Java and Kotlin for Spring Boot Microservices, as well as maintain existing ones- Improve Personalized Search- Modernize Data Ingestion for faster searching and indexing- Ensure Cloud Readiness and integration of Azure APIM and Gateway- Collaborate with other teams and client to find the best solutions

SKILLS

Must have

• Experience of work as a tech lead or architect at least 1 year;At least 5 years' work experience including enterprise backend system design experience;- Strong knowledge of Java/Kotlin language, familiar with Spring/SpringBoot;- Deep understanding of enterprise application architecture patterns;- Experience with distributed systems;- Experience in leading a distributed team;- Good knowledge of SQL;- Familiar with microservice architecture patterns;- Familiar with Containers and Orchestration Systems (Kubernetes/PKS/OpenShift);- Experience with PostgreSQL;- Adoption of Agile and DevOps culture;- Strong written and verbal communication skills- Readiness to work until 8pm CET;- English - B2 or higher;

Nice to have

- Experience of work in distributed teams, with US customers- E-commerce background;- An experience with Hazelcast;- An experience with Elasticsearch;- An experience with Spring Cloud;- An experience with AZURE and knowledge of cloud architecture patterns;