Senior Software Engineer

Recru; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Recru is seeking a Software Engineer with deep experience in cloud-based microservices. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining scalable event-driven microservices deployed on Google Cloud Platform.

You will implement containerized services with Docker and orchestrate them with Kubernetes, while collaborating with DevOps to optimize CI/CD pipelines and production operations. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in cloud-based software architecture, strong GCP skills, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in design, development, and support of cloud-based software or infrastructure
• Strong experience with cloud-based microservices architectures
• Proficiency in GCP cloud performance and services
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Knowledge of IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Experience with Java, PHP, or Python
• Working knowledge of relational DBs like DB2/SQL Server

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy event driven microservices on GCP
• Design scalable, reliable, and high-performance microservices architectures
• Provide rationale for technology choices for standard patterns
• Design and consume pub/sub messages
• Containerize services with Docker and orchestrate with Kubernetes
• Optimize performance and troubleshoot scalability, availability, and latency issues
• Collaborate with DevOps to automate deployment and CI/CD pipelines
• Mentor junior team members and conduct code reviews
• Stay updated on cloud and microservices trends
• Provide production support as needed

Skills

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

IaC

Java

Python

UML

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Software Engineer with expertise in cloud based microservices architecture to join our dynamic team. Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable event driven microservices based applications deployed on cloud platforms. Deep understanding of cloud technologies, microservices architecture principles, and proficiency in modern software development practices.

DUTIES AND TASKS, including but not limited to the following:

• Design, develop, and deploy event driven microservices-based architectures on GCP cloud.
• Design and implement microservices architecture solutions to support our cloud-based applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Provide opinionated reasoning as to why you would use certain technologies to accomplish standard patterns applied to given problems.
• Design and consume messages from a pub/sub system.
• Containerize microservices using Docker and orchestrate them using Kubernetes for deployment and management.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues related to scalability, availability, and latency.
• Work closely with DevOps engineers to automate deployment processes, improve CI/CD pipelines, and ensure smooth operations of microservices in production environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design and infrastructure to define requirements, prioritize features, and deliver high-quality scalable software solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback and mentor junior team members to foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in cloud computing and microservices architecture.
• Provides support for the resolution of production problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 7 years of practical experience in design, development, implementation, and support of business technology and/or technical infrastructure or demonstrated ability in those areas.
• 7+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on cloud-based microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in GCP cloud performance
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for infrastructure as code (IaC), such as Terraform or Cloud Formation.
• Experience using many of the following technologies and concepts required:

• Object Oriented Analysis and Design
• Modeling using UML Toolsets
• Java, PHP, and/or Python
• Working knowledge of relational DB, DB2/SQL Server preferred