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# Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Microservices

- **Company:** Anderson Merchandisers
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Uptime, Microsoft SQL Server, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, UML, Google Cloud, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Low Latency, Terraform, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=78af76cc33978686

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Software engineering?, * 7+ years of software development experience

 * Strong expertise in cloud-native microservices architecture
 * Hands-on experience with GCP services
 * Proficiency in Docker & Kubernetes
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines & automated testing
 * Solid programming skills in Java, Python, and/or PHP
 * Experience with relational databases (SQL Server, DB2 preferred)
 * Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar)
 * Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Bonus Points

 * Experience with UML modeling & OOA/OOD principles
 * Familiarity with event-driven design patterns
 * Passion for mentoring and driving team growth, * Thinks critically and thrives in complex environments
 * Takes ownership and delivers high-quality software
 * Enjoys collaborating and sharing knowledge
 * Stays curious and continuously improves your craft

## Description

As a key member of our engineering team, you'll take ownership of designing and delivering scalable, resilient, cloud-based solutions:

 * Architect and develop event-driven microservices on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
 * Build highly available systems using pub/sub messaging patterns
 * Containerize applications with Docker and orchestrate using Kubernetes
 * Optimize performance across distributed systems (latency, scalability, uptime)
 * Partner with DevOps to enhance CI/CD pipelines and automation
 * Collaborate across teams to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions
 * Mentor engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence
 * Stay ahead of trends in cloud, DevOps, and microservices architecture


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