Software Engineer - Microservices Architecture
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Job Description
Software Engineer role focused on building scalable microservices-based applications in a Pittsburgh, PA onsite environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices-based applications
- Build and enhance backend services using Java or Python
- Create and improve REST APIs and support system integrations
- Implement event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka
- Develop data processing and batch solutions (including Spring Batch where applicable)
- Work with databases to design efficient queries and optimize application performance
- Collaborate with architects, UI developers, QA, and DevOps teams
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and Agile development activities
- Troubleshoot application issues and provide technical solutions
- Learn and adopt new technologies as required
Requirements
- 3+ years of software development experience
- Strong experience with Microservices architecture
- Strong programming experience in either:
- Java with Spring Boot
- Python with modern backend frameworks
- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs
- Experience with distributed systems and service-based architecture
- Experience with messaging/event-driven platforms such as Apache Kafka
- Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases (Oracle preferred)
- Experience with container technologies such as Docker
- Experience deploying applications using OpenShift / Kubernetes
- Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong skills in debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
Technology Environment
- Java / Spring Boot
- Python
- Microservices
- REST APIs
- Apache Kafka
- Spring Batch
- Oracle Database
- PostgreSQL
- Docker
- OpenShift / Kubernetes
- Azure DevOps
- Git
- AI/ML Integration
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Batch, and Java Microservices
- Experience with Python Microservices
- Experience integrating AI/ML solutions into applications
- Experience with PostgreSQL
- Experience processing large datasets
- Experience building analytics/reporting solutions
- Knowledge of cloud-native application development
- Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Industrial domain experience
Location: Pittsburgh, PA (onsite)
Compensation: USD 55 - 65 per hour
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