• Lead the design and development of microservices using Java and Spring Boot • Define and drive the target architecture ensuring scalability, resilience, and security • Design and implement event-driven integrations using Azure Event Hub or Kafka • Own API strategy and design, including GraphQL • Guide containerisation and cloud deployment on Azure using Docker and Kubernetes • Drive engineering best practices across code quality, automated testing, CI/CD, and production readiness • Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues • Mentor and coordinate engineers across distributed teams in multiple time zones • Align technical roadmap with product goals and business outcomes

• Infrastructure architecture: Defining the foundations for storing large volumes of data, ensuring they are organized and accessible; • Service abstraction: Developing API layers and interfaces needed to simplify the consumption of complex information across the organization; • Observability: Building the necessary framework for end-to-end tracing of operations, enabling product health and system behavior to be monitored through a robust analytics architecture.

• Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL). • Monitor database performance, implement tuning, and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal efficiency. • Perform regular backups, disaster recovery planning, and restoration testing. • Implement and maintain security protocols to safeguard student, employee, and institutional data in compliance with FERPA and other regulations. • Manage access controls and monitor database activity to detect unauthorized use. • Ensure compliance with institutional policies and accreditation requirements. • Support integrations between the college’s Student Information System (SIS), Learning Management System (LMS), CRM, and other applications. • Develop and maintain documentation for database structures, procedures, and processes. • Work closely with software developers and vendors to optimize database-driven applications. • Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and new software implementations. • Assist with automation of routine data processes and workflows. • Provide technical support to staff and faculty regarding database-related issues. • Train end-users and team members on data best practices and security procedures.

• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment. • Grow and make a difference in technology. • Build and maintain applications using Node.js and related technologies.