Sr Software Engineer

Job Summary

Job Description

About the Role

Medline is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud-Native Back-End Developer to lead the design and implementation of scalable, resilient, and high-performance applications. This role is pivotal in modernizing Medline’s e-commerce platform, integrating with cutting-edge SaaS solutions, and ensuring systems are designed for resiliency, reliability, and operational excellence. As a senior team member, you will drive technical design decisions, mentor junior developers, and embed Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices into our workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud-Native Development
  • Architect, design, and implement innovative microservices and micro-frontends for scalable and maintainable applications.
  • Leverage frameworks like Spring Cloud and Node.js to build cutting-edge backend solutions.
  • Drive the adoption of advanced programming techniques, ensuring code quality, performance, and reusability.
• Technical Leadership
  • Act as a thought leader in cloud-native development, championing the adoption of emerging technologies and best practices.
  • Provide strategic guidance to cross-functional teams, aligning technology efforts with business objectives.
  • Lead design reviews and architectural discussions to ensure robust, forward-thinking solutions.
• Kubernetes Orchestration and Optimization
  • Deploy, manage, and optimize applications within Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and resource efficiency.
  • Leverage advanced features like service meshes (e.g., Istio) and Kubernetes Operators to streamline microservices communication and orchestration.
  • Automate infrastructure setup using tools like Helm, Terraform, and Kustomize.
• Event-Driven Architecture and Reactive Systems
  • Design and implement event-driven architectures using tools like Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure AIS.
  • Apply advanced design patterns such as Event Sourcing, CQRS, and Saga for building responsive, asynchronous systems.
  • Promote the use of reactive programming frameworks like Spring WebFlux for real-time, high-throughput applications.
• Driving Low-Code Innovation
  • Integrate and enhance enterprise applications with low-code platforms (e.g., OutSystems, Azure Functions, PowerApps).
  • Define strategies for balancing low-code solutions with custom development to maximize agility and scalability.
  • Innovate within low-code ecosystems to drive rapid prototyping and deployment of business-critical solutions.
• Architectural Excellence
  • Define and implement modern architectural patterns like Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Hexagonal Architecture, and Strangler Fig.
  • Develop technology blueprints that align with both current and future enterprise needs.
  • Ensure scalability, security, and maintainability in all architectural decisions.
• Cutting-Edge Programming Practices
  • Champion modern programming paradigms, such as reactive programming and functional programming, for efficiency and performance.
  • Promote code modularity, testability, and maintainability using best practices and tools.
  • Experiment with emerging tools and technologies to continuously evolve the development landscape.
• Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing
  • Mentor developers across teams, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
  • Conduct workshops, training sessions, and code reviews to upskill team members.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in cloud-native technologies.
• Continuous Innovation and Optimization
  • Identify opportunities for innovation in processes, tools, and technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Implement monitoring and observability solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) to ensure system health and performance.
  • Optimize cost, performance, and scalability of cloud-native solutions.

What You Bring: Skills and Expertise

Core Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 10+ years of hands-on software development experience, with 6+ years in cloud-native and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in Azure, Java (Spring Cloud), and Node.js for backend development.
• Expertise in Kubernetes, container orchestration, and service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio).
• Extensive knowledge of event-driven architectures, messaging systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ, and reactive programming frameworks.
• Strong understa