Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with 5 plus years of applied experience
Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
Advanced level design skills required for this role
Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages, including Java, Spring, AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, MQ, Cassandra, Oracle, , Kubernetes, PowerMock, JMeter, Splunk, Grafana, Dynatrace, Jenkins and etc.
Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, including continuous integration and delivery, application resiliency, and security
Demonstrated proficiency in cloud-native technologies, including experience with Amazon Web Services and Kubernetes
Experience with data streaming technologies such as Apache Kafka and message queuing systems
Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise-authorized, AI-assisted software development tools — including coding, code review, test acceleration, and troubleshooting — with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security
Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs and outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations, with experience coaching engineers on safe and compliant adoption
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Experience with distributed caching platform such as Gemfire or Redis
Experience with behavior-driven development using Cucumber and continuous integration using Jenkins and Spinnaker
Experience with database technologies such as Postgres, Oracle, Mongo DB
Exceptional client relationship skills, including the ability to uncover true requirements underlying feature requests, recommend alternative technical approaches, and drive efforts to meet committed timelines
Hands-on AI experience with coding and understanding core concepts
Ability to self-drive delivery and take ownership end to end
