Lead Devops Engineer

Sr. (Lead )DevOps Engineer
NYC - 3 days onsite /2 days remote per week
12+ month contract

need serious Senior Candidates. From top companies., Client, JPMorgan, Client, Client, Google, Apple, Facebook, ETC

NO relocation. They said they are being especially strict for
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot to design and develop scalable, high-performance APIs and microservices. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in eCommerce platforms, cloud technologies (AWS, Azure), and event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build innovative backend solutions that drive business growth and enhance customer experiences while leveraging Grafana for performance monitoring and observability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs and microservices using Kotlin and Java in a Spring Boot environment.
• Architect and optimize eCommerce solutions, including inventory, sales, and order management systems.
• Implement event-driven architectures using Kafka and RabbitMQ for real-time data processing.
• Deploy and manage cloud-based applications using AWS and Microsoft Azure, ensuring high availability and scalability.
• Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments and orchestration.
• Leverage Grafana to monitor system performance, track key metrics, and optimize application reliability.
• Follow TDD and Agile methodologies to write maintainable, high-quality code with thorough unit and integration testing.
• Optimize database interactions using PostgreSQL, MySQL, JPA, and Kotlin-Exposed for efficient data management.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions.
• Lead and mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of innovation and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience with Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot.
• Strong expertise in RESTful API design, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Experience in eCommerce platforms or large-scale transaction processing systems.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka, Redis, RabbitMQ, and other real-time messaging solutions.
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and cloud-native deployments.
• Deep understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure DevOps, AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), and cloud security best practices.
• Hands-on experience using Grafana for system monitoring, observability, and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure).
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in Agile development teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Micronaut, Quarkus, or other lightweight JVM frameworks.
• Familiarity with ArgoCD, Terraform, or infrastructure-as-code practices.

Background in high-volume transactional systems, fintech, or enterprise-scale applications