Principal Architect - Microservices

Microservices Team Architect

With a global team of 5600+ IT professionals, DHL IT Services connects people and keeps the global economy running by continuously innovating and creating sustainable digital solutions. We work beyond global borders and push boundaries across all dimensions of logistics. You can leave your mark shaping the technological backbone of the biggest logistics company of the world. All our locations have earned #GreatPlaceToWork certification, reflecting our commitment to exceptional employee experiences. Digitalization. Simply delivered. At IT Services, we are passionate about delivering services to DHL internal divisions. Our DHL.COM platform department is continuously expanding. No matter your level of your current proficiency, you can always grow within our diverse environment.

As a Microservices Team Architect, you will play a key role in the design, implementation, and management of our microservices. Your expertise in web application development will be instrumental in driving our team forward and in further designing and improving the setup of our microservices.

Here's what we are looking for:

• Ability to guide architecture, design, development and operation discussions and decisions; familiarity with software design patterns
• Knowledge of Spring boot framework
• Proven experience with Java, enabling you to effectively perform code reviews within the development team
• Proficiency in advanced Git workflows, code review processes, and branch management
• Understanding CI/CD processes
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker, including orchestration platforms like Kubernetes (or alternatives)
• Familiarity with Content Delivery Networks (CDN), preferably Akamai
• Experience with MS Azure (or equivalent)

An array of benefits for you:

• An extra week of holiday (25 days/year), 6 Self-sickness days, Full compensation for up to 10 days absence due to illness/year, Up to 3 additional personal paid days off for long-term service
• Annual bonus
• On-going professional & technical training and certifications
• Flexible working hours with home office possibilities
• Edenred Cafeteria program including fully covered lunch vouchers; pension/life insurance, medical membership, long-term sickness insurance
• Company car for business & private purposes/car allowance
• Multisport card, Discounts with selected partners, Rewards for work anniversaries, Company events and Health Days, Fruit days
• One-time maternity grant, Opportunity to buy Deutsche Post AG shares at a discount, and much more