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Gap Inc. Staff Software Engineer in Hyderabad, India
About Gap Inc.
Our past is full of iconic moments — but our future is going to spark many more. Our brands — Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta — have dressed people from all walks of life and all kinds of families, all over the world, for every occasion for more than 50 years.
But we’re more than the clothes that we make. We know that business can and should be a force for good, and it’s why we work hard to make product that makes people feel good, inside and out. It’s why we’re committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. If you're one of the super-talented who thrive on change, aren't afraid to take risks and love to make a difference, come grow with us.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and modern cloud-native technologies like Kafka, Serverless, Docker, and Kubernetes. As a Staff Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, development, and scaling of our services, acting as a technical leader and mentor to other engineers.
This role requires you to work in a highly collaborative environment, making key architectural decisions while influencing and guiding other engineers to deliver robust, high-performance software solutions.
What You'll Do
Design and Development: Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of highly scalable, reliable, and secure microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
Architecture & Strategy: Drive architectural improvements for large-scale systems, particularly in areas related to Kafka-based event streaming, Docker containerization, and Kubernetes orchestration.
Serverless Solutions: Architect and implement serverless solutions to meet business needs, reducing operational overhead while enhancing agility and performance.
System Integration : Ensure seamless integration between services, leveraging Kafka for real-time data streaming, and maintaining a focus on high availability and fault tolerance.
CI/CD Automation: Lead efforts to build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to streamline the deployment of microservices using Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
Performance Optimization: Collaborate with SRE and DevOps teams to ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability, optimizing microservices for performance using Kubernetes and serverless best practices.
Mentorship and Leadership: Act as a technical mentor to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering an environment of learning, growth, and collaboration. Provide guidance and technical direction to engineering teams to align with best practices and long-term objectives.
Collaboration: Partner closely with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into high-quality technical solutions. Lead technical discussions and decision-making processes to ensure successful project delivery.
Code Reviews & Best Practices: Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices design.
Who You Are
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with extensive hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
Proven experience with Apache Kafka or similar event streaming platforms for building distributed systems.
Strong understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
Experience working with cloud-native serverless architectures on platforms like AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions, or Azure Functions.
Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and experience with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and a deep understanding of microservices deployment and lifecycle management in cloud environments.
Strong knowledge of RESTful API design, JSON, and gRPC.
Experience in implementing unit testing, integration testing, and performance testing to ensure system reliability.
Excellent communication skills : Ability to clearly articulate technical challenges and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong ability to collaborate across teams.
Leadership and mentorship: Ability to lead technical discussions, influence decision-making processes, and mentor engineers across various teams.
Cross-functional collaboration: Proven track record of collaborating with product managers, designers, and business teams to translate business requirements into technical designs.
Strategic Thinking: Capable of making strategic technical decisions while balancing long-term goals with immediate business needs.
Problem-Solving & Innovation: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems and contribute innovative solutions to technical challenges.
Adaptability and Initiative: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, take ownership, and proactively drive initiatives to completion.
Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, or DynamoDB.
Familiarity with API gateways, security practices, and OAuth2/OpenID Connect.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
Knowledge of data pipelines and stream processing using tools like Kafka Streams or Apache Flink.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Benefits at Gap Inc.
One of the most competitive paid time off plans in the industry
Comprehensive health coverage for employees, same-sex partners and their families
Health and wellness program: free annual health check-ups, fitness center and Employee Assistance Program
Comprehensive benefits to support the journey of parenthood
Retirement planning assistance
See more (https://corporate.gapinc.com/en-in/careers/gap-inc-benefits) of the benefits we offer.
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.