Cloud Native Software Developer

Platinum Enterprise Solutions - Irvine, CA

Full-time - Senior

Irvine, CA

About the position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Cloud-Native Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Lead Cloud-Native Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in not only designing, developing, and deploying cloud-native applications but also providing leadership to the team, guiding technical decisions, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects that leverage the latest technologies and architectural principles. You will lead the design, development, and maintenance of microservices-based applications to enhance scalability and maintainability. Utilizing containerization technologies, such as Docker, you will package and deploy application components consistently across various environments. You will implement and manage container orchestration using Kubernetes for automated deployment, scaling, and operation of application services. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential as you implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated testing. You will architect and implement solutions that scale horizontally to meet dynamic and changing workloads while optimizing resource utilization. Designing and implementing resilient and fault-tolerant applications will be a key responsibility, ensuring high availability and quick recovery from failures. You will also implement robust monitoring and logging practices, leveraging tools like Prometheus and Grafana to ensure visibility into application performance. Championing API-first design principles, you will create well-defined and documented APIs to facilitate seamless communication between microservices and external systems. Embracing agile methodologies for rapid and iterative development cycles, you will respond quickly to changing requirements and deliver high-quality software. Additionally, you will utilize AI for increased productivity and software quality, including code generation, debugging, test automation, and log anomaly detection.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of microservices-based applications to enhance scalability and maintainability.
• Utilize containerization technologies, such as Docker, to package and deploy application components consistently across various environments.
• Implement and manage container orchestration using Kubernetes for automated deployment, scaling, and operation of application services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated testing.
• Architect and implement solutions that scale horizontally to meet dynamic and changing workloads while optimizing resource utilization.
• Design and implement resilient and fault-tolerant applications, ensuring high availability and quick recovery from failures.
• Implement robust monitoring and logging practices, leveraging tools like Prometheus and Grafana to ensure visibility into application performance.
• Champion API-first design principles, creating well-defined and documented APIs to facilitate seamless communication between microservices and external systems.
• Embrace agile methodologies for rapid and iterative development cycles, responding quickly to changing requirements and delivering high-quality software.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of software engineers.
• Guide the team in making critical technical decisions and ensure alignment with the overall architecture and goals.
• Lead the planning and execution of software development projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative development culture within the team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies, frameworks, and best practices to enhance the development process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying cloud-native applications.
• Expertise in microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in multiple programming languages such as C#, Python, or similar, along with proficiency in relevant frameworks and libraries.
• Expertise in backend development and working knowledge of databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Expertise in JavaScript frameworks like Angular.js, Vue.js or React for building single-page applications.
• Hands-on experience with creating CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with scalable and resilient system design.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) offerings.
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience utilizing AI for increased productivity and software quality, including code generation, debugging, test automation, log anomaly detection.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.