Position: Lead Cloud Developer

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Lead Cloud Developer to drive and oversee the development of cutting-edge applications and integrations used by the company. The ideal candidate will be proficient in backend API development in Azure and AWS functions, lamdas, Kubernetes using Node JS, Typescript, and Spring Boot and will have a working understanding of system architecture, Azure and AWS services and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices. This role will be responsible for working with on-shore and off-shore teams of developers while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of scalable, reliable, and high-performance applications that are focused on warehouse inventories within a logistics and transportation company.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

Technical Leadership: Lead a team of FTE and contract developers to deliver high-quality software solutions, ensuring adherence to technical best practices, coding standards, and agile processes Provide technical direction and guidance to developers, product owners and analysts to assist with prioritization of work and ensure development timelines are adhered to Collaborate with other technical leads, architects, and senior stakeholders to define and refine the technical vision and roadmap for the applications Collaborate with front-end developers, QA engineers, and business analysts to ensure comprehensive solutions are delivered from design to deployment Design, Architecture and Develop: Lead the design and development of scalable, reliable, and secure backend services using Node JS, Typescript, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture Define and enforce system architecture best practices, ensuring consistency and quality across all layers of the application stack Collaborate on the integration with internal and external teams Microservice Development and Integration: Design and implement backend APIs with a focus on performance, security, complex business logic, and scalability using Spring Boot Manage API security through authentication (OAuth, JWT), authorization, and encryption mechanisms Optimize application performance by addressing bottlenecks in database queries, application code, and infrastructure Refinement of Technical Design & Requirements: Work closely with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand the technical and business requirements for warehouse management applications Lead the translation of business requirements into detailed technical designs, considering performance, scalability, and future growth Ensure continuous improvement of the software design process by applying industry standards, design patterns, and new technologies Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

5+ years of professional experience in cloud software development 2+ years of leading cross-functional development teams Bachelor’s degree (or greater) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will be considered Proven experience with developing complex event based high, high performing resilient systems Experience working with large-scale enterprise applications in cloud-native environments, particularly on Azure and AWS Experience in an industry such as warehousing, logistics, shipping or receiving is desired Cloud development certification is preferred

Skills:

Core Technical Skills: Cloud based CI/CD Cloud service: Serverless functions (Lamdas, Azure Functions), Compute (Kubernetes), API gateways, Event brokers Node JS, Typescript, Spring Boot (Java), RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture. Databases: Strong working knowledge SQL (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) Containerization and Orchestration: Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and related containerization technologies for cloud-native applications Familiarity with message queues (e.g., Azure Service Bus, Event Hubs, Kafka) and asynchronous processing Leadership and Soft Skills: Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) to discuss concepts, expectations, requirements and objectives of a project task with technical and non-technical team members Excellent problem-solving abilities and a strong sense of ownership over projects Strong collaboration and negotiation skills, especially when working with cross-functional teams A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and the ability to navigate ambiguity by being direct and specific Experience with Agile methodologies and related tools (e.g., Jira, Service Now) Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools like Dynatrace or App Insights

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer.