Sr Software Engineer

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Job Summary

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Northfield Department: E-Commerce IT Team Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Medline is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud-Native Back-End Developer to lead the design and implementation of scalable, resilient, and high-performance applications. This role is pivotal in modernizing Medline's e-commerce platform, integrating with cutting-edge SaaS solutions, and ensuring systems are designed for resiliency, reliability, and operational excellence. As a senior team member, you will drive technical design decisions, mentor junior developers, and embed Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices into our workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud-Native Development

  • Architect, design, and implement innovative microservices and micro-frontends for scalable and maintainable applications.

  • Leverage frameworks like Spring Cloud 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 or any messaging queue technologies.

  • 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 BFF microservices, API Gateway, and Database per service architecture designs.

  • 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.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$132,600.00 - $199,160.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We're dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here .

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.