Sr. Staff Software Engineer( Java Architect)

Role: Sr. Staff Software Engineer ( Java Architect)

Location: Dallas, TX – (Hybrid role , in-office presence required, NO REMOTE)

Note: There is a in-person interview for this role

Overview:

• Blue Yonder is a Leading AI-driven Global Supply Chain Solutions Software Product Company and one of Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work”
• Seeking an expert who has a strong technical foundation with the additional ability to be hands-on with the broader engineering team as part of the development/deployment cycle, and deep knowledge of industry best practices, with the ability to implement them working with both the platform and the product teams.
• We are seeking an experienced Sr Staff Engineer with deep expertise in Java, WebFlux/Reactor Core, Spring boot, Kafka, Platform Engineering and Azure. You will play a key role in designing, architecting and developing highly scalable and low latency platform software solutions and driving technical excellence. You will have the opportunity to influence architectural decisions, build cloud-native solutions, and ensure the best practices are applied across the software development lifecycle.

Our current technical environment:

• Software: Java, Spring boot, Gradle, GIT, Hibernate, Rest API, OAuth, WebFlux/Reactor Core
• Application Architecture: Scalable, Resilient, event driven, secure multi-tenant Microservices architecture
• Cloud Architecture: MS Azure (ARM templates, AKS, HD insight, Application gateway, Virtue Networks, Event Hub, Azure AD)
• Frameworks/Others: Kubernetes, Kafka, Platform Engineering, Elasticsearch, Spark, NOSQL, RDBMS, Spring boot, Gradle GIT, Ignite

What will you do:

• Architect and Develop: Design, implement, and maintain robust backend services using Java, Spring Boot, WebFlux/ Project Reactor, Quarkus and Reactive Programming principles.
• Cloud Solutions: Leverage Microsoft Azure services for building, deploying, and scaling applications. Work with services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), helm, terraform, GitHub action and MongoDB.
• SaaS Development: Design and development of SaaS solutions, focusing on multi-tenancy, scalability, low latency and high availability
• Event-Driven Systems: Design and develop distributed systems using Kafka for event streaming, real-time data processing, and messaging.
• Hands-on Leadership: Lead by example through hands-on coding, peer code reviews, and setting high standards for software quality, performance, and security.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, and support to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative development environment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management, UX, and PD to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features.
• Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize code for maximum scalability and reliability.
• Best Practices: Champion software engineering best practices such as test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and secure coding standards.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or any other relevant field
• Minimum of 12 + years of experience in software development with a focus on Java and Spring Boot and mircro services architecture
• along with strong experience in system design and architecture ( REQUIRED)
• Proven experience in Reactive Programming using frameworks like Spring WebFlux, Project Reactor, or Quarkus.
• Strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for building scalable event-driven applications.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services, including deploying microservices and managing infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and designing scalable backend systems.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and detail-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with CQRS and Event Sourcing patterns.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Knowledge of GraphQL and gRPC is a plus.
• Experience in building high-availability systems and disaster recovery planning.
• Contributions to open-source projects a