Sr. Backend Microservices Developer

Rapinno Tech; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm based in San Jose is seeking a Senior Backend Microservices Developer to design and develop scalable eCommerce applications. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience with GO and Java, as well as expertise in Microservices and the Spring Framework. Responsibilities include collaboration with product managers, monitoring performance, and developing backend technologies. This role floats at the intersection of innovation and technology, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience developing large scale web applications using GO and Java.
• Proven experience building RESTful APIs with a deep understanding of REST principles.
• Significant experience in Messaging architectures & development, preferably Kafka.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend eCommerce web and Merchandizing applications in cloud platform technologies.
• Collaborate with designers & product managers to iterate on the design & implementation.
• Monitor performance and rectify support issues related to usability.

Skills

GO programming

Java programming

Microservices architecture

Spring Framework

SQL Database

NoSQL Databases

RESTful APIs

Docker

CI/CD

Analytical problem-solving

Tools

Kafka

GIT

Job description

About the job Sr. Backend Microservices Developer

Note to Vendors

San Jose, CA based candidates only

Prescreen consists of video questions and coding challenge

We prefer candidates who live in or near San Jose, as they may be required to come onsite. We may consider other area resources, if the candidate has a strong profile and technical skills, and she/he is willing to travel to San Jose if necessary

Job Description

You will be responsible for design and development of backend components of highly scalable eCommerce web and Merchandizing applications.

7+ years experience developing large scale web applications using GO and Java

Experience with modern libraries and tooling Significant GO and Java programming skills and data structures

Significant Microservices architecture and development skills

Significant experience with the Spring Framework (Persistence, REST, Messaging, Integrations) such as Spring Boot

Significant experience on core features of Spring such as Dependency Injection and Aspect-Oriented Programming, Spring Security etc

Significant knowledge of SQL Database and NoSQL Databases (Oracle, Postgres, Cassandra)

Significant experience in Messaging architectures & development- Kafka or equivalent

Proven Experience in building RESTful APIs and a deep understanding of REST principles

Proven Experience working with Docker or similar technologies, GIT, CI/CD and writing unit/integration tests

Strong analytical problem solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self-starter with strong initiative, quality deliverable and ability to work under pressure

Business-minded approach to time, costs, and deadlines

Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment

Key Responsibilities

• Develop backend eCommerce web and Merchandizing applications in cloud platform technologies
• Collaborate with designers & product managers to iterate on the design & implementation of our product
• Work with Engineers from the full stack to build and ship features Identify and uphold engineering best practices
• Monitor performance, watch for traffic drops related to usability problems & rectify the support issues
• Review app and feature code, and plan future API upgrades with the development team
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies Kroger Technology

Bonus Points

• Proven Experience Cloud Platforms like Azure or Pivotal Cloud Foundry
• Familiarity with developing e-commerce application modules such as Catalog setup and Search ( Solr, ElasticSearch etc)
• Proven Experience with Continuous integration, Continuous delivery and Continuous deployment
• Experience architecting and building high volume, fault-tolerant, highly available, and globally distributed systems in a cloud-native environment
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Familiarity with A/B testing, monitoring, and alerting
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, team player and good interpersonal skills
• A passion for keeping up-to-date with the latest cloud trends and technologies