We are seeking a seasoned Lead Architect - Integration to join our dynamic team. This role demands a robust understanding of backend application development and expertise in leveraging Envoy for optimized API traffic management and service mesh architectures. You will play a pivotal role in designing, constructing, and maintaining critical infrastructure, while collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of scalable backend applications, adhering to industry best practices.
- Utilize Envoy to optimize API traffic management and implement effective service mesh architectures.
- Collaborate with DevOps engineers to automate CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless and efficient deployments.
- Analyze and optimize infrastructure architectures for performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.
- Proactively identify and troubleshoot issues in production environments to ensure high availability and uptime.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in backend technologies, Envoy, and related tools.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment within the team.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and implement new technologies for enhanced efficiency.
- Architect, design, and implement microservices solutions using container-based technologies such as Docker, Swarm, Compose, and Kubernetes.
- Demonstrate strategic thinking and an enterprise-wide perspective, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term goals.
- Set ambitious yet achievable goals and execute them through well-defined plans and actions.
- Effectively manage competing priorities without compromising delivery timelines.
- Lead through influence and build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders in a complex, global environment.
- Possess outstanding communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience. 8-12 years in backend application development with strong problem-solving skills.
- Expertise in Envoy. Proven experience with Envoy and its application in service mesh architectures.
- Containerization Technologies. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
- API Gateway & Service Mesh. Experience with API Gateway and Gloo Service Mesh is a plus.
- Best Practices. Excellent understanding of software development best practices and design principles.
- Leadership Skills. Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
- Agile Team. Ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced, agile team.
What You Get
- Agile Organization. Opportunity to work in a truly agile environment.
- High-Scale Telecom Applications. Work on high-scale telecom applications and technologies.
- Competitive Salary. Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Cutting-Edge Projects. Opportunity to work on innovative projects and technologies.
- Collaborative Environment. Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Career Growth. Access to career growth and development opportunities.