Senior Java Developer

About the Company

Armada is an edge computing startup that provides computing infrastructure to remote areas where connectivity and cloud infrastructure is limited, as well as areas where data needs to be processed locally for real-time analytics and AI at the edge. We’re looking to bring on the most brilliant minds to help further our mission of bridging the digital divide with advanced technology infrastructure that can be rapidly deployed anywhere.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Java Developer to join our Commerce platform team to deliver robust and impactful solutions. Working alongside other engineers and our product team, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure applications and microservices that run in a cloud-native, Kubernetes environment.

Location. This role is office-based at our Bellevue, Washington office.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Develop and maintain cloud-native microservice solutions using Java and Spring Boot

• Design and incorporate event-driven architecture using real-time data processing technologies such as Kafka to expedite data collection and processing

• Improve automation, performance and scalability to the product

• Collaborate in a cross-functional environment to define, design, and deliver features that excite our customers

• Work with other engineers to understand and break down complex requirements into manageable, deliverable features

• Write comprehensive tests to ensure service reliability and stability

• Debug and resolve issues when they arise

• Implement best practices for CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging

• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies related to Kubernetes and cloud-native development

Required Qualifications

• Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

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Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in software development

• Proficiency working in Java and Spring Boot

• Experience in Kafka or working with event bus architecture

• Proven experience in designing and developing cloud-native applications with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture

• Experience in REST API development

• Experience in unit testing using JUnit, Mockito

• Knowledge of database design for microservices, with experience in SQL/NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, ScyllaDB, etc

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD using GitHub Actions

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS, GCP)

• Skills:

• Proficiency in writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Java

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with commerce environments

• Experience with Stripe APIs

• Experience with Temporal

• Experience mentoring engineers

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).

For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).

• Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)

• Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)

• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

• 15 paid company holidays per year

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Compensation
$143,892—$179,865 USD

You're a Great Fit if You're

• A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge

• A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company

• A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda

• Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.

Unsolicited Resumes and Candidates

Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees.