Medline · 9 hours ago
Sr Software Engineer
Northbrook, Illinois
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$134K/yr - $201K/yr
10+ years expMedline is the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of healthcare supplies in the U.S. and is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud-Native Back-End Developer to lead the design and implementation of scalable applications. This role involves modernizing Medline’s e-commerce platform and driving technical design decisions while mentoring junior developers.
Consumer GoodsHealth CareHospitalityManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Architect, design, and implement innovative microservices and micro-frontends for scalable and maintainable applications
Leverage frameworks like Spring Cloud and Node.js to build cutting-edge backend solutions
Drive the adoption of advanced programming techniques, ensuring code quality, performance, and reusability
Act as a thought leader in cloud-native development, championing the adoption of emerging technologies and best practices
Provide strategic guidance to cross-functional teams, aligning technology efforts with business objectives
Lead design reviews and architectural discussions to ensure robust, forward-thinking solutions
Deploy, manage, and optimize applications within Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and resource efficiency
Leverage advanced features like service meshes (e.g., Istio) and Kubernetes Operators to streamline microservices communication and orchestration
Automate infrastructure setup using tools like Helm, Terraform, and Kustomize
Design and implement event-driven architectures using tools like Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure AIS
Apply advanced design patterns such as Event Sourcing, CQRS, and Saga for building responsive, asynchronous systems
Promote the use of reactive programming frameworks like Spring WebFlux for real-time, high-throughput applications
Integrate and enhance enterprise applications with low-code platforms (e.g., OutSystems, Azure Functions, PowerApps)
Define strategies for balancing low-code solutions with custom development to maximize agility and scalability
Innovate within low-code ecosystems to drive rapid prototyping and deployment of business-critical solutions
Define and implement modern architectural patterns like Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Hexagonal Architecture, and Strangler Fig
Develop technology blueprints that align with both current and future enterprise needs
Ensure scalability, security, and maintainability in all architectural decisions
Champion modern programming paradigms, such as reactive programming and functional programming, for efficiency and performance
Promote code modularity, testability, and maintainability using best practices and tools
Experiment with emerging tools and technologies to continuously evolve the development landscape
Mentor developers across teams, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence
Conduct workshops, training sessions, and code reviews to upskill team members
Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in cloud-native technologies
Identify opportunities for innovation in processes, tools, and technologies to maintain a competitive edge
Implement monitoring and observability solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) to ensure system health and performance
Optimize cost, performance, and scalability of cloud-native solutions
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Experience: 10+ years of hands-on software development experience, with 6+ years in cloud-native and microservices architecture
Proficiency in Azure, Java (Spring Cloud), and Node.js for backend development
Expertise in Kubernetes, container orchestration, and service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio)
Extensive knowledge of event-driven architectures, messaging systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ, and reactive programming frameworks
Strong understanding of modern design patterns (CQRS, Saga, DDD) and architectural principles
Experience with low-code platforms and their integration into enterprise systems
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, Helm, or Ansible
Proven track record of driving technical innovation and mentoring development teams
Preferred
Certifications in Kubernetes, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), or low-code platforms
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Certified Software Architect by the International Association of Software Architects (IASA)
Experience with advanced frontend technologies for micro-frontends (React, Angular, Vue.js)
Knowledge of AI/ML integration and edge computing
Benefits
Health insurance
Life and disability
401(k) contributions
Paid time off
Company
Medline
Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
North Carolina Department of Commerce
2025-12-17IPO
2021-06-05Private Equity
2019-09-12Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Steve Miller
Chief Operating Officer
Amanda Laabs
Chief Product Officer
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