Senior Microservices Architect for Microservices Architecture Initiative

AlphaEdge Tech

Freelance · Remote · Flexible hours

About the role

AlphaEdge Tech is extending its B2B platform with a new multi‑tenant feature set. We need a Microservices Architect to design, implement, and guide the delivery of scalable services that serve multiple customers independently while sharing core infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Define the microservices decomposition strategy for tenant isolation
• Design API contracts and event‑driven communication patterns
• Create deployment blueprints using Docker and Kubernetes for zero‑downtime rollouts
• Establish CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
• Mentor the development team on best practices and performance tuning

Must-have skills

• Proven experience architecting microservices in Java
• Deep knowledge of Docker containerization
• Hands‑on expertise with Kubernetes orchestration
• Understanding of multi‑tenant security and data segregation

Nice to have

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience with API gateways and service mesh technologies
• Background in domain‑driven design