Senior/Lead Software Engineer / Solution Architect

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Responsibilities

• ▹Lead the design and development of end-to-end architectural solutions, aligned with enterprise architecture standards, business requirements and technology strategy
• ▹Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle, from conception to deployment
• ▹Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, tools and platforms to solve complex business problems, considering both cost and long-term viability
• ▹Design and oversee the integration of diverse systems, including legacy platforms (WebLogic, IBM MQ) and modern cloud services
• ▹Champion Domain-Driven Design principles so solutions are modular, maintainable and reflect core business domains
• ▹Drive the adoption and optimal use of Microsoft Azure services, including Application Gateway and Redis, for high availability, scalability and security
• ▹Design and implement event streaming solutions using Kafka, fostering asynchronous communication and real-time data processing
• ▹Use Kubernetes for container orchestration, ensuring efficient deployment, scaling and management of microservices
• ▹Define performance and scalability requirements and ensure architectural designs meet these non-functional criteria
• ▹Create and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, including design specifications, diagrams and technical standards
• ▹Mentor and guide junior architects and developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement
• ▹Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

• ▹At least 5+ years of proven commercial experience with Java development and strong proficiency in Oracle database technologies, including performance tuning and schema design
• ▹Extensive experience designing and implementing solutions across both modern, cloud-native architectures and legacy systems
• ▹Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Compute, Networking, Storage, Azure Application Gateway and Azure Cache for Redis
• ▹Event streaming and messaging experience: practical experience with Kafka for event-driven architectures, as well as traditional messaging systems like IBM MQ
• ▹Solid experience with Kubernetes for deploying and managing containerized applications
• ▹Experience with WebLogic Server for deploying and managing enterprise Java applications
• ▹Expert knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles and their application in real-world projects
• ▹Experience designing RESTful APIs and other integration patterns
• ▹Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues across distributed systems
• ▹Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• ▹Proven ability to lead and influence technical teams and stakeholders

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹A supportive team of passionate AI and Big Data enthusiasts
• ▹International projects with top-tier global enterprises and cutting-edge startups
• ▹Flexible work arrangements: remote, modern offices or coworking spaces
• ▹Career paths, knowledge-sharing initiatives, language classes, sponsored training and conferences, including the Databricks partnership with training materials and certifications
• ▹Choice of cooperation form: B2B or contract of mandate, with 20 fully paid days off
• ▹Team-building events and an integration budget
• ▹Celebration of work anniversaries, birthdays and milestones
• ▹Medical and sports packages, eye care and well-being support including psychotherapy and coaching
• ▹Full work equipment, including a laptop
• ▹Support for speaking at conferences, writing for the blog and joining meetups
• ▹Smooth onboarding with a dedicated buddy

About the company

Addepto is a leading AI consulting and data engineering company that builds scalable, ROI-focused AI solutions for large enterprises and pioneering startups, including Rolls Royce, Continental, Porsche, ABB and WGU. It has its own product, ContextClue, and contributes open-source solutions to the AI community. Forbes named it one of the top 10 AI consulting companies worldwide. It is part of KMS Technology, a US-based global technology group.