Micro Services Architect Full Time

Key Responsibilities

Architecture Design and Implementation
o    Design and develop microservices-based architecture for software-defined radio systems and associated supporting software applications
o    Create scalable, resilient, and secure microservices that can be independently deployed
o    Establish architectural patterns and best practices for SDR applications
o    Develop reference architectures and implementation guidelines for development teams
System Integration
o    Ensure seamless integration between different microservices components
o    Design APIs and interfaces for interoperability with legacy systems
o    Implement communication protocols between distributed services
Security Architecture
o    Design and implement robust security measures for SDR systems
o    Incorporate advanced encryption (AES-128, AES-256) into the architecture
o    Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and protocols
o    Implement secure communication channels for sensitive data transmission
Waveform Development and Management
o    Design software frameworks to implement multiple waveforms and variety of communication protocols.
o    Design systems that allow for dynamic waveform switching and configuration
o    Implement software modules for signal processing and modulation/demodulation
o    Develop flexible waveform architectures that enhance portability across diverse hardware platforms
Performance Optimization
o    Optimize microservices for real-time processing requirements
o    Implement efficient resource utilization strategies
Containerization and Deployment
o    Design containerization strategies for microservices deployment
o    Implement CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment of SDR software
o    Create secure strategies for over-the-air product updates
Resilience and Fault Tolerance
o    Design systems with high availability and fault tolerance
o    Implement circuit breakers, bulkheads, and other resilience patterns
o    Create architectures that can operate in degraded network environments
Technical Leadership
o    Lead and mentor development teams in microservices implementation
o    Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize software-hardware integration
o    Work with stakeholders to translate operational requirements into technical specifications
o    Provide technical guidance and direction for SDR projects
Education and Minimum Qualifications

o    Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
o    Advanced coursework in distributed systems, cloud computing, and software architecture preferred
o    Continuing education in emerging technologies and architectural patterns
o    Minimum 8-10 years of overall software development experience
o    At least 5-7 years of specialized experience in microservices architecture design and implementation
o    3-5 years of experience with software-defined radio technologies or wireless communication systems
o    Proven track record designing and implementing secure, scalable microservices architectures
o    Experience with wireless communication systems and protocols
Key Skills

Core Technical Skills
o    Microservices architecture design and implementation
o    Service-oriented architecture (SOA) principles
o    API design and management (REST, GraphQL, gRPC)
o    Event-driven architecture
o    Domain-driven design (DDD)
o    Cloud platform expertise (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
o    Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
o    Containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
o    Service mesh implementation (Istio, Linkerd)
o    CI/CD pipeline design and implementation
o    Security automation and compliance as code

SDR-Specific Technical Skills
o    Understanding of RF principles and signal processing
o    Familiarity with modulation/demodulation techniques
o    Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP)
o    Experience with software-defined radio frameworks (GNU Radio)
o    Understanding of waveform development and implementation
o    Experience with FPGA-based processing for SDR
o    Knowledge of cybersecurity standards (NIST, FIPS, Common Criteria)

Software Skills
o    Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, Python, Go)
o    Experience with microservices frameworks (Spring Boot, Quarkus, Micronaut)
o    Knowledge of message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS)
o    Experience with NoSQL and relational databases
o    Familiarity with distributed tracing and monitoring tools
o    Infrastructure automation (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)

Certifications
The following certifications are highly desirable:
Required (at least one from each category)
o    Cloud Architecture: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect
o    Security: GIAC Cloud Security Architecture and Design (GCAD), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or CompTIA Security
o    Containers/Orchestration: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Docker Certified Associate (DCA)

Soft Skills:
o    Exceptional problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
o    Strong leadership and team management capabilities
o    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
o    Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
o    Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
o    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
o    Strategic thinking and ability to align technical solutions with organizational goals.