Senior Java/Kotlin Microservices Architect (Azure Cloud)

Luxoft; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft is seeking an experienced Java/Kotlin backend developer to support migration, modernization, and ongoing development of an eCommerce platform for a major US retailer. You will build features in Java and Kotlin within Spring Boot microservices and contribute to a modernized search and data ingestion stack.

Responsibilities include cloud readiness, Azure APIM integration, and close collaboration with multiple product teams and the client to deliver scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Readiness to work until 8.00 pm CET and English level B2 or higher.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience including enterprise backend system design.
• Strong knowledge of Java/Kotlin and Spring/SpringBoot.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features in Java and Kotlin for Spring Boot Microservices and 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 best solutions.

Skills

Kotlin

Java Spring Boot

Gradle

Backend design

Azure

Elasticsearch

PostgreSQL

Microservices

Kubernetes

SQL

Agile/DevOps

Communication

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.Current overriding priorities are new brands onboarding, re-architecture, database migrations, migration of microservices to a unified cloud-native solution without any disruption to business.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for an experienced Java Developer who can help to perform migration of client platform:- 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

• Readiness to work until 8.00 pm CET;English - B2 or higher;Must have: Kotlin, Java Spring Boot, Gradle;At least 5 years of 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;- Hands on experience with AZURE (preferably Azure AI Search) and knowledge of cloud architecture patterns;- Experience with distributed systems;- An experience with Elasticsearch;- 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

Nice to have

- Experience of work in distributed teams, with US customers- Experience of work with search platforms;- E-commerce background;- An experience with Hazelcast;- An experience with Spring Cloud;