Lead API Developer
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Microservices API Developer with strong expertise in Spring Boot, Resilient API design, and event-driven architecture. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building fault-tolerant, scalable microservices using Resilience4j, implementing caching strategies, and integrating with Kafka for asynchronous communication. You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying APIs in cloud-native environments using CI/CD pipelines on platforms like OpenShift or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). This role is located in the Boston, MA area in a hybrid manner.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
- Experience with Resilience4j for fault tolerance and circuit breaker patterns.
- Solid understanding of Kafka and event-driven systems.
- Familiarity with caching strategies (e.g., Redis, Caffeine).
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.).
- Experience deploying applications on OpenShift or AKS.
- Proficiency with Terraform and Microsoft Azure cloud services.
- Strong knowledge of Docker, Docker Compose, and container orchestration.
- Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit5, Mockito) and code coverage tools (Jacco).
- Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in an agile environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement resilient, fault-tolerant microservices using Spring Boot and Resilience4j
- Develop and maintain event-driven architecture using Apache Kafka.
- Implement caching mechanisms to optimize performance and scalability.
- Write unit and integration tests using JUnit5, Mockito, and ensure code quality with Jacoco coverage reports.
- Perform performance testing and optimize APIs for high throughput and low latency
- Deploy microservices using CI/CD pipelines on OpenShift or AKS.
- Work with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and cloud deployments.
- Utilize Docker, Docker Compose/Desktop for containerization and local development.
- Integrate and automate workflows using GitHub Actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
- Maintain documentation and adhere to best practices in API design and cloud-native development.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive insurance options
- Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
- Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Wellness and Well-being programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
