Work location: Chicago, IL Required Skills & Experience: + Extensive experience with Java, Spring Boot, and the Spring Framework to design and build robust, scalable, and secure backend services. + Proficient in Azure Integration Services, including Azure Event Hub, Logic Apps, API Management, and Azure Functions, for seamless integration and event-driven architecture. + Expertise in Composable Commerce platforms such as CommerceTools and experience building headless, API-first commerce solutions. + Proven experience designing and implementing microservices-based architectures using Java and cloud-native tools, ensuring loose coupling and scalability. + Strong understanding and experience implementing MACH principles (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless) in ecommerce ecosystems. + Experience with microfrontend architectures and modern JavaScript frameworks, especially Next.js, to deliver modular and independent frontend components. + Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service for managing containerized applications, automating deployments, and orchestrating microservices at scale. + Expertise in building and managing APIs (RESTful and GraphQL), ensuring seamless integration across multiple platforms and services. + Experience designing and implementing event-driven architectures using Azure Event Hub or similar event streaming platforms. + In-depth knowledge of security protocols, including OAuth, JWT, and SSO, as well as ensuring the security and compliance of cloud-native applications. Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master's degree preferred). + 10+ years of experience in software architecture, with a focus on ecommerce, Java, and cloud-native solutions. + Proficiency with CommerceTools, Next.js, and Azure Cloud services. + Certifications in Azure (Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps) and/or Java are a plus. + Familiarity with modern DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, or Terraform. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience with headless CMS systems and integrating with ecommerce platforms. + Familiarity with container orchestration and automation tools such as Helm and Kubernetes Operators. + Experience with data streaming and real-time data processing solutions. + Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies. Key Responsibilities: + Design and architect modern, modular ecommerce solutions following MACH principles (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless), with a focus on Java and Spring Framework technologies. + Architect and drive the integration of ecommerce systems with Azure services, including Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, API Management, Event Hub) to ensure seamless data flow and event-driven architectures. + Design, manage, and evolve microservices-based architectures leveraging Java and Spring Boot, ensuring scalability, resilience, and seamless integrations. + Lead the implementation of Composable Commerce platforms (e.g., CommerceTools) and build API-first solutions to support headless commerce strategies, enabling flexibility in frontend development and integrations. + Architect microfrontend-based frontend solutions using modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly Next.js, to deliver performant and modular user experiences. + Design and leverage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) to deploy and manage containerized applications, ensuring high availability, efficient scaling, and optimized cloud resource utilization. + Design and architect event-driven ecommerce systems using Azure Event Hub to enable real-time data processing and efficient messaging across microservices. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including backend and frontend engineers, DevOps, and business stakeholders, to ensure alignment between technical and business objectives. Mentor development teams on modern architectural best practices. + Ensure that the architecture supports high-performance and scalable ecommerce platforms, capable of handling significant traffic and transactions in a cloud-native environment. + Implement best practices in security, ensuring that systems are compliant with industry standards and utilize secure communication protocols such as OAuth, SSO, and JWT.