Backend Developer

Company: Collabera
Location: Northfield
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

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.

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 understanding of modern design patterns (CQRS, Saga, DDD) and architectural principles.
Experience with low-code platforms and their integration into enterprise systems.
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, Helm, or Ansible.
Proven track record of driving technical innovation and mentoring development teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications in Kubernetes, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), or low-code platforms.
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Certified Software Architect by the International Association of Software Architects (IASA)
Experience with advanced frontend technologies for micro-frontends (React, Angular, Vue.js).
Knowledge of AI/ML integration and edge computing.

Keywords: Collabera, Minneapolis , Backend Developer, IT / Software / Systems , Northfield, Minnesota