[Hiring] Full Stack Java Engineer @SmartIPlace

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Full-Stack Engineer to join our team in a contract to hire, remote role in CST or EST time zones, with a preference for candidates to be located near Dallas, TX or Miami, FL.

As a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer, you will lead the design and development of platform solutions that support scalable, reliable, and high-performing digital products. You will focus on architecting and optimizing backend services, cloud infrastructure, and ensuring seamless platform integration with Micro Frontend (MFE) architectures and module federation strategies. This role demands a deep understanding of platform reliability, security, and Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) in distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Scope and Impact:
  • Architect and develop cloud-native platform solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, and container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes on AWS.
  • Lead the design and optimization of platform services with a focus on Micro Frontend (MFE) architectures and module federation.
  • Drive initiatives to ensure platform resilience and security, particularly in distributed architectures requiring strong CIAM and data protection practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate platform services that support secure and scalable digital experiences across web and mobile applications.
• Strategic Contribution:
  • Define and execute a platform engineering strategy that aligns with business goals.
  • Lead the adoption of best practices in security, particularly in managing distributed systems.
  • Implement strategies to monitor, secure, and optimize platform performance using advanced AWS services.
• Delivery Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the platform's entire engineering lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of modular, scalable, and secure services.
  • Implement security best practices in infrastructure and application layers.
  • Ensure platform reliability through automated monitoring, incident response, and self-healing infrastructure.
• Leadership Accountabilities:
  • Mentor and guide platform engineers in adopting best practices.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Provide leadership in adopting agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience with strong expertise in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, and backend systems.
• Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Node.js for backend and cloud services.
• Strong experience in Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration in cloud environments.
• Advanced AWS Cloud Expertise: Extensive experience with AWS services, including EC2, ECS, S3, Lambda, Cognito, and CloudWatch.
• Micro Frontend and Module Federation: Strong understanding of Micro Frontend architectures and module federation patterns.
• Security and CIAM: Deep knowledge of CIAM systems such as AWS Cognito.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in using Terraform or similar IaC tools.
• API Development and Microservices: Expertise in developing scalable RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Performance Optimization: Experience in monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing platform performance.
• Automation and Reliability: Experience in building self-healing systems and automating incident detection.
• Leadership and Mentoring: Strong leadership abilities, including mentoring engineers.
• Java and Node.js Proficiency: Advanced knowledge in backend development with Java and Node.js.
• Kubernetes and Containerization: Expertise in Kubernetes and Docker.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Strong experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Agile Methodologies: Proficiency in Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Strong expertise in cloud infrastructure and backend systems.
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Node.js.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Extensive knowledge of AWS services.
• Understanding of Micro Frontend architectures.
• Deep knowledge of CIAM systems.
• Proficiency in Terraform or similar IaC tools.
• Experience in developing RESTful APIs.
• Ability to monitor and optimize platform performance.
• Experience in building self-healing systems.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Advanced knowledge in backend development.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies.