Senior Backend Java Architect — Spring Boot & Cloud

Zebra Technologies; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Zebra Technologies in Lincolnshire, IL, is seeking an experienced software engineer to analyze, design, develop, and maintain software for our products. You will deliver scalable Java microservices using Spring Boot and drive CI/CD with Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins.

This hybrid role requires on-site work at our Lincolnshire office for a minimum of 3 days per week, collaborating across teams to ensure high-quality solutions and successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in CS/Software Engineering or related
• 8+ years experience with a Bachelor's or 5+ with an Advanced Degree
• Equivalency allowed in lieu of degree
• Experience in Java and microservices with Spring Boot
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins and GKE
• Expertise in PostgreSQL and SCM/build automation

Responsibilities

• Establishes requirements for highly complex software design projects and provides leadership in defining scope
• Architects and designs software for highly complex systems meeting standards
• Leads and participates in all phases of software development and quality checks
• Oversees code reviews and implements improvements for robust solutions
• Develops innovative programs and document methodologies for reuse
• Provides technical leadership across engineering disciplines and influences direction
• Designs and develops advanced tools to solve complex challenges
• Fosters cross-company collaboration with other engineering teams
• Uses judgement to deliver effective solutions within policies
• Coordinates with stakeholders including senior management and customers
• Represents the organization as a technical expert on critical projects

Skills

Technical leadership

System design

Communication

Problem solving

GenAI in SDLC

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in CS/Software Eng

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GKE

PostgreSQL

Job description

Zebra Technologies in Lincolnshire, IL, is seeking an experienced software engineer to analyze, design, develop, and maintain software for our products. You will deliver scalable Java microservices using Spring Boot and drive CI/CD with Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins.

This hybrid role requires on-site work at our Lincolnshire office for a minimum of 3 days per week, collaborating across teams to ensure high-quality solutions and successful project outcomes.