Senior Software Engineer – PIM

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

📋 Description

• Assist in the enhancement and management of the Akeneo PIM SaaS/Enterprise platform, serving as the live system of record.

• Sustain modern cloud-native architectures by replacing outdated workflows and batch jobs.

• Design, develop, and maintain resilient microservices along with stream-processing pipelines utilizing Apache Kafka, schema registries, and contemporary backend frameworks.

• Implement scalable product hierarchy models, variant structures, reference entities, category mappings, and delta-calculation engines.

• Create high-reliability connectors and APIs that integrate PIM with both upstream and downstream systems.

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and ensure the continuous operation of the live Akeneo PIM platform to achieve 24/7 availability and minimal downtime.

• Optimize API response times, database query performance, and payload processing efficiency.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to design and implement incremental features, custom attributes, and localized catalog workflows.

• Plan, test, and execute platform upgrades and patches while ensuring data integrity.

• Convert complex business requirements into robust backend systems and databases.

• Deliver frequent, high-impact releases following Agile methodologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong expertise in developing robust, secure microservices and API architectures (RESTful, SOAP) using Java, Spring frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud), Node.js / TypeScript, Go, or Python.

• Extensive hands-on experience with distributed streaming platforms and message-oriented middleware.

• In-depth knowledge of the publisher/subscriber model, including Apache Kafka (topic architecture, consumer groups, partition strategies, schema registry, event headers), RabbitMQ, and IBM MQ.

• Solid experience in designing and optimizing relational, NoSQL, and memory-cached databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, CloudSQL, MongoDB, Redis).

• Expertise in query optimization tailored for high-volume catalog, SKU, and enterprise datasets.

• Practical experience in deploying, managing, and orchestrating workloads within agile, cloud-native environments across GCP, AWS, or Azure.

• Proficient in Kubernetes (GKE), Docker, and enterprise CI/CD automation tools (ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, Bamboo).

• Strong foundational understanding of modern security concepts, such as authentication protocols, Single Sign-On (SSO), and secure data transmission.

• Experience with enterprise Product Information Management (PIM) and catalog management solutions like Akeneo.

• Background in data migration strategies (delta loads, reconciliation scripts, and dual-entry cutover planning).

• Knowledge of API security Gateway frameworks/concepts.

• Experience with application servers like WebLogic, Tomcat, etc.

• Working familiarity with Gradle.

• Working knowledge of Grafana / Splunk.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.

• Generous paid time off and holiday policy.