Senior Java Engineer, GCP

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ukraine.

📋 Description

• Create highly scalable and efficient applications utilizing Java and related technologies.

• Design and develop cloud-based solutions leveraging Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure.

• Containerize applications with Docker and orchestrate services using Kubernetes on GCP (GKE) and/or Azure (AKS).

• Implement event handling through Pub/Sub using GCP Pub/Sub and Kafka.

• Construct composable architectures employing domain modeling, services, micro-services, service mesh, and circuit-breaker patterns.

• Develop micro-frontends utilizing Webpack5 with module federation.

• Engage with SQL and NoSQL cloud database technologies.

• Automate CI/CD pipelines incorporating quality gates and automated testing tools.

• Establish observability and insights with OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, or comparable tools.

• Maintain documentation as code through Backstage.io, GitHub repositories, and README files.

• Convert business objectives into technology solutions.

• Identify, resolve, and appropriately escalate potential issues.

• Impact technical project outcomes and lead the resolution of technical issues within the domain.

• Operate independently with a significant degree of autonomy.

• Influence decisions that affect solution design, development, and service provision.

• Collaborate in a matrix-managed environment with mixed teams, contractors, and outsourced vendors.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 10+ years’ experience in developing highly scalable and efficient applications using Java, JavaScript, Node.js, TypeScript, or similar technologies.

• Proficiency with the Google Cloud Platform stack or equivalent experience with AWS or Azure.

• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes, including GKE and/or AKS.

• Experience with GCP Pub/Sub and Kafka.

• Understanding of domain modeling, services, micro-services, Istio service mesh, and circuit-breaker patterns.

• Experience working with Webpack5 and module federation.

• Proficient in SQL and NoSQL databases, including Postgres, MongoDB, Cassandra, or Redis.

• Familiarity with CI/CD automation, Jenkins, GitHub, GitHub Actions, and quality/testing tools.

• Experience with observability tools such as OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, or equivalent.

• Knowledge of Backstage.io, GitHub repositories, and README documentation.

• Understanding of Agile methodologies, coding standards, and source control techniques.

• Strong skills in test script writing and documentation.

• Experience across multiple service delivery functions: development, support, software design, or environment configuration.

• Broad knowledge of various technologies or deep expertise in a specific technology.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

• Adaptable attitude and capability to perform under pressure.

• Ability to translate business goals into technological solutions.

• Experience in a matrix-managed environment working with contractors and outsourced vendors.

• Logical approach to software solutions and problem-solving.

• Proactive in identifying and resolving issues with appropriate escalation.

• Ability to influence technical project outcomes.

• Capacity to adapt to situations that require interpretative and constructive thinking along with evaluative judgment.

• Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance from the first day, irrespective of the probationary period.

• Christmas holidays from December 25 to December 31.

• Collaboration with Superhumans center and Veteran HUB.

• Access to psychological counseling provided by the Veteran Hub.

• Internal policy fostering a military-friendly environment for veterans.