Senior Microservices Architect Needed for Production Service Mesh Deployment

Ridgeline Software

Project-based · Remote · Flexible hours

About the role

We are expanding a mature B2B SaaS platform with a new multi‑tenant feature set. As a Microservices Architect you will define the service landscape, ensure isolation between tenants, and guide the team through implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Design a scalable microservices architecture for multi‑tenant delivery
• Create service contracts, data partitioning strategies, and security models
• Lead containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
• Mentor developers on best practices and code quality
• Collaborate with product owners to translate requirements into technical specs

Must-have skills

• Deep experience designing microservices for SaaS products
• Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, and Java ecosystems
• Strong understanding of multi‑tenant patterns and security
• Ability to produce clear architecture diagrams and documentation

Nice to have

• Familiarity with event‑driven architectures
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines in cloud environments
• Knowledge of API gateways and service mesh technologies