Microservice Consultant (Loyalty program management)

MicroServices Loyalty program management- Onshore Remote , hybrid with PA, NY and CA options

AEO Unified Messaging Platform Team is looking for a talented Java Microservices Lead/Architect with at least 4 years of Loyalty Implementation and SME (Subject Matter Expert) experience to join our team. In this critical role, you ll work in evaluating a new Loyalty system to help implement advanced Loyalty features, architecting the integration between AE Loyalty engine and a selected vendor system. This engineer will play a key part in designing, developing, and deploying robust microservices using Java.

Responsibilities:

• Microservices Architecture: Design, develop, and deploy scalable and maintainable Java microservices with Loyalty background
• Loyalty Expertise (4+ Years): Possess a comprehensive understanding of various Loyalty functionalities, APIs, architecture, and best practices. Experience working with any of the leading Loyalty vendors is a plus.
• Responsibilities (Documentation, monitoring, maintaining and dev new components)

Technical -

• Lead the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of our
  loyalty platform built with Java technologies.
• Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and other
  engineers to define technical requirements, translate product vision into
• elegant and scalable Java solutions.
• Play a pivotal role in architecting the loyalty platform for high
  performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Deep dive into the complexities of loyalty program logic, including points,
  tiers, rewards, and redemption functionalities.
• Ensure the platform adheres to event-driven architecture principles for
  near real-time processing.
• Develop and implement robust APIs for seamless integration with external
  applications.
• Champion best practices for code quality, maintainability, and
  documentation.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and
  knowledge-sharing environment.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the loyalty and
  Java development landscape.
• Technical Problem-Solving: Analyze complex marketing challenges and develop creative microservice solutions using Java and Loyalty systems.
• API Integrations: Integrate AEO s Loyalty Engine with new Loyalty platform and AEO systems using Java and relevant APIs.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with marketing and product teams to gather requirements and ensure solutions align with business objectives.
• Testing and Debugging: Implement unit tests, conduct thorough testing of developed microservices, and troubleshoot any issues that arise.

Qualifications:

• Experienced Java developer with a strong focus on microservices architecture principles
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience building and deploying applications on cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform a plus)
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills