Description
Role Description:
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated lead engineer to join our API Excellence team within Engineering Development and Delivery. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality enterprise solutions that meet the needs of our customers. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation and deployment of our products.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and deliver scalable and a robust enterprise API Gateway that scales across multiple product offerings.
Establish and promote an API-first methodology across cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and quality in our API offerings.
Drive the capability for parallel feature development and ensure incremental delivery of software.
Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing technical guidance and support.
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Drive the capability for parallel feature development and ensure incremental delivery of software.
Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing technical guidance and support.
Ensure the quality and performance of the codebase through code reviews, testing, and continuous integration.
Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, including agile methodologies, DevOps.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our solutions remain competitive.
Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on enterprise solutions.
Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (Java required, with the expectation of adapting to other languages as needed).
Experience with AWS and microservices architecture.
Proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Experience with agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
Experience in developing in a contract-first environment.
Experience with event-driven architecture and technologies that interface with backend consumers (e.g. AWS Kinesis/SNS/SQS/EventBridge).
Proven ability to use a data-driven approach to continuous improvement and decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Salesforce technologies and platforms.
Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and best practices.
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with CI/CD tools and processes.
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