Java Architect, AI & Cloud Cloud Native Backend
Overview
Own and scale backend systems for a ride-hailing platform at scale. Lead core functions including payments, fleet dispatch, and service management within a collaborative team. Contribute to technical roadmaps and execution plans with a focus on reliability and performance. Maintain engineering excellence through design reviews, code reviews, testing, and documentation. This role operates onsite in Philadelphia with payroll responsibilities.
What You'll Do9
- 1Build scalable Java backend services for payments and dispatch that support high availability and low latency.
- 2Design and implement robust cloud architectures and APIs
- 3Lead code and design reviews to enforce best practices and maintainable software
- 4Ship features aligned to the technical roadmap and drive delivery plans
- 5Partner with cross functional teams to ensure reliability, observability, and security
- 6Scale systems to support growing ride hailing demand while optimizing cost and performance
- 7Own documentation, tests, and impact assessments for new services
- 8Debug complex production issues and reduce MTTR
- 9Contribute to architecture decisions and technical mentorship across the team
Requirements10
- 18+ years of cloud software development experience
- 2Strong expertise in Java backend systems and cloud platforms
- 3Experience with payments, dispatch, and service management domains
- 4Proven ability to design scalable architectures and Lead technical roadmaps
- 5Demonstrated commitment to engineering excellence via design reviews, testing, and documentation
- 6Onsite in Philadelphia with payroll responsibilities
- 7Experience in building robust distributed systems and APIs
- 8Track record of delivering features end to end on schedule
- 9Ability to collaborate with product and operations teams to meet business goals
- 10Strong communication and leadership capabilities
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