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Atlanta, GA, US Apply We are looking for a Senior Java backend engineer to work on a platform that will allow us to develop and integrate all existing and new applications into one core. Essential functions • Define the target architecture for the new Java services: service boundaries, API contracts, data storage (MongoDB, Redis) and how they deploy on GKE. • Build the engineering team from the ground up: shape roles, take part in hiring, onboard engineers and set working practices. • Design and implement core REST APIs, and lead by example through hands-on coding and code reviews. • Set engineering standards for code quality, branching, testing and SonarQube quality gates. • Set up the delivery pipeline with the platform team so code ships reliably to GKE through Jenkins, Argo CD and Kustomize. • Act as the main technical contact for client stakeholders: turn business needs into technical plans and report progress and risks. Qualifications • Strong commercial Java backend experience, including designing and building REST APIs (Maven-based builds). • Has designed a project's architecture from scratch: defined service boundaries, data stores and deployment approach, and documented the trade-offs. • Built and organized an engineering team from scratch: defined roles, onboarding, working agreements and delivery cadence. • Can explain technical decisions and trade-offs clearly to client stakeholders and engineers, in writing and in meetings. • Excellent Communication Skills • Agile delivery tracking in Jira. • Bachelor’s Degree in Compute Science or similar major. Would be a plus • Google Cloud Platform experience, especially GKE and the Google Cloud SDK. • Hands-on experience with Redis caching and MongoDB data modelling. • Familiar with a GitOps delivery chain: Jenkins, Argo CD, Kustomize, SonarQube quality gates. • API documentation with Swagger/OpenAPI; testing with Postman or SoapUI. We offer • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects • Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team • Competitive salary • Flexible schedule • Benefits package - medical insurance, vision, dental, etc. • Corporate social events • Professional development opportunities • Well-equipped office • Please note that all onboarding must occur in person and you may be asked to travel to attend About us Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI , supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data , analytics , cloud & DevOps , application modernization and customer experience . 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Atlanta, GA, US
We are looking for a Senior Java backend engineer to work on a platform that will allow us to develop and integrate all existing and new applications into one core.
Define the target architecture for the new Java services: service boundaries, API contracts, data storage (MongoDB, Redis) and how they deploy on GKE.
Build the engineering team from the ground up: shape roles, take part in hiring, onboard engineers and set working practices.
Design and implement core REST APIs, and lead by example through hands-on coding and code reviews.
Set engineering standards for code quality, branching, testing and SonarQube quality gates.
Set up the delivery pipeline with the platform team so code ships reliably to GKE through Jenkins, Argo CD and Kustomize.
Act as the main technical contact for client stakeholders: turn business needs into technical plans and report progress and risks.
Strong commercial Java backend experience, including designing and building REST APIs (Maven-based builds).
Has designed a project's architecture from scratch: defined service boundaries, data stores and deployment approach, and documented the trade-offs.
Built and organized an engineering team from scratch: defined roles, onboarding, working agreements and delivery cadence.
Can explain technical decisions and trade-offs clearly to client stakeholders and engineers, in writing and in meetings.
Excellent Communication Skills
Agile delivery tracking in Jira.
Bachelor’s Degree in Compute Science or similar major.
Google Cloud Platform experience, especially GKE and the Google Cloud SDK.
Hands-on experience with Redis caching and MongoDB data modelling.
Familiar with a GitOps delivery chain: Jenkins, Argo CD, Kustomize, SonarQube quality gates.
API documentation with Swagger/OpenAPI; testing with Postman or SoapUI.
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects
Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule

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