Associate Technical Architect

Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Architect to lead the design and development of robust backend systems

• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in microservices development, database integration, and system design
• You will be responsible for ensuring the scalability, maintainability, and performance of backend services while collaborating with cross functional teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Microservices Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using Spring Boot and JDK 17+
• Database Integration: Work with MongoDB and Neo4j to design efficient data models and ensure seamless data storage and retrieval
• Caching: Implement and manage caching solutions using Redis to enhance system performance
• Event Driven Architecture: Build and integrate Kafka for handling real time data and event driven communication between microservices
• API Development: Develop and expose RESTful APIs for internal and external consumption
• System Design: Contribute to designing scalable, maintainable, and fault tolerant backend architecture
• Code Quality: Ensure high standards in coding practices, code reviews, and documentation
• Performance Optimization: Continuously optimize backend performance, scalability, and efficiency
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross functional teams to ensure seamless integration of backend services

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in Java backend development (JDK 21)
• Strong experience with Spring Boot in building and deploying microservices
• Expertise in MongoDB and Neo4j (NoSQL and graph database experience)
• Experience with Kafka for implementing event driven systems
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and best practices for API development
• Understanding of system design, scalability, and performance optimization
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD practices
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber, etc)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack
• Work Environment: This position requires a blend of working independently and as part of a collaborative team
• The role may involve interacting with various stakeholders, including product managers, developers, and business analysts