Senior Software Engineer - Technical Architect

Apple Ads is looking for a senior engineer are seeking a hands-on and visionary technical expert with deep expertise in Java, Spring Framework, Cloud-native architecture, DevOps, and modern system design. This technical role will drive end-to-end delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems that power business-critical applications. You will operate at the intersection of engineering, architecture, and leadership, influencing solution design, mentoring developers, and ensuring best-in-class technical outcomes. If you’re passionate about contributing to tomorrow, we want to hear from you. Minimum Qualifications 15+ years of experience in backend engineering, with 3+ years as a technical lead or architect. Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Spring, REST APIs, and backend patterns. Deep understanding of distributed systems, scalability, fault tolerance, and domain-driven design. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS. Advanced understanding of DevOps practices – GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, or equivalent. Strong knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis). Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and mentorship capabilities. Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field. Preferred Qualifications Generative AI & Agentic Systems – Experience integrating LLMs, prompt engineering, or agent workflows to enhance backend or frontend workflows. Frontend Engineering – Hands-on experience with React.js, TypeScript, or BFF (Backend-for-Frontend) patterns. Event Streaming – Kafka or equivalent for event-driven system integration. Observability – Familiarity with monitoring and tracing tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK, Grafana, Datadog). Security – Understanding of API and application security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, OWASP).