Senior Microservices Architect Needed for Microservices Architecture Engagement

AlphaEdge Tech

Freelance · Remote · Flexible hours

About the role

AlphaEdge Tech is orchestrating a critical integration effort that ties together billing, CRM, and internal APIs. We need a Microservices Architect to design a resilient, scalable service mesh that unifies data flow while preserving performance and security.

Key responsibilities

• Define microservice boundaries and communication patterns for the integration layer
• Design and implement Docker‑based containers orchestrated with Kubernetes
• Create API contracts and versioning strategy across billing, CRM, and internal services
• Establish CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for rapid delivery
• Collaborate with product owners to translate business rules into service logic
• Document architecture decisions and provide knowledge transfer to the internal team

Must-have skills

• Deep experience designing microservice architectures
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes in production
• Strong Java development background
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, event‑driven messaging, and security best practices

Nice to have

• Familiarity with billing or CRM platforms
• Experience with API gateways and service mesh technologies
• Knowledge of cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)