Software Engineer IV - Sales Domain (Java / Google Cloud)

Job Title: Software Engineer IV – Sales Domain ( Java / Google Cloud / AI Enablement   )     Location : Birmingham, AL   You must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship.       Summary       We are seeking a highly experienced   Software Engineer IV   to join our Sales Domain IT team. This role will lead the design, development, and modernization of scalable, cloud-native applications in a   Google Cloud environment , with a strong emphasis on   Java-based microservices (Spring Boot /   Quarkus ) .   In addition to core backend leadership, this role will help our domain team integrate and operationalize   AI-enabled capabilities   and generative AI tools being transitioned from an   innovation   team. The ideal candidate will bring strong Java expertise, practical exposure to   Python-based services , and the ability to guide and upskill a development team in modern cloud and AI-integrated architectures.   This position requires hands-on technical leadership, architectural ownership, and a passion for mentoring teams while delivering scalable enterprise solutions that support the full   quote-to-invoice lifecycle .   Education & Experience       Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Information Technology,   Engineering ,   or a related field preferred.       15+   years of professional software development experience (enterprise-scale systems).   5+ years designing and building cloud-native microservices.   Experience modernizing legacy systems into distributed cloud architectures.   Demonstrated experience serving as a technical leader or senior individual contributor.   Exposure to AI/ML or generative AI system integration in production environments is strongly preferred.   Job Duties       Lead the design, development, and deployment of  cloud-native Java microservices  using Spring Boot and/or   Quarkus   within Google Cloud Platform.   Architect scalable, reliable, and secure systems aligned to enterprise modernization strategy.   Drive integration of  AI/ML and generative AI capabilities  into existing sales domain applications.   Collaborate with innovation and data teams to   operationalize   AI solutions into production-grade systems.   Provide technical leadership across a portfolio of sales-related applications.   Guide architectural decisions around API design, event-driven systems, and distributed microservices.   Mentor and upskill developers in:   Cloud-native design patterns   Microservices architecture   AI service integration   Python service interoperability   Conduct code reviews and promote high standards for maintainability, testability, and documentation.   Partner   with Product Owners, Architects, DevOps, and QA to deliver high-quality solutions.   Champion CI/CD,   DevSecOps , and modern SDLC best practices.   Help define standards for responsible and scalable AI adoption within the domain.   Knowledge, Skills, Abilities       Core Backend & Architecture   Expert-level Java proficiency (modern Java versions, concurrency, streams, async patterns).   Strong experience with Spring Boot and/or   Quarkus .   Deep understanding of:   Microservices architecture   RESTful API design   Event-driven systems   Distributed system patterns   Experience with relational databases, JDBC, ORM frameworks.   Experience with NoSQL/document databases (MongoDB preferred).   Cloud & DevOps   Experience deploying and managing applications in  Google Cloud Platform (preferred)  or comparable cloud platforms.   Experience with containerization (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines.   Familiarity with Pub/Sub or Kafka-based messaging systems.   Strong Git-based workflow experience.   AI / Python / Integration   Working knowledge of  Python  and ability to understand, extend, or refactor Python-based services.   Experience   integrating AI/ML services into enterprise applications.   Familiarity with:   REST-based AI APIs   Model inference services   Prompt-based generative AI integrations   AI service orchestration patterns   Understanding of security, governance, and responsible AI considerations in enterprise systems.   Nice to Have       Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform services such as Google Pub/Sub and Kafka.       Experience with generative AI platforms or LLM-based application integration   Experience with Azure DevOps pipelines and Jira for agile project management.       Additional knowledge of MongoDB and cloud-native CI/CD pipelines.       Leadership & Collaboration Competencies   Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable guidance for teams.   Proven experience mentoring and elevating engineering teams.   Comfortable   operating in ambiguity and leading modernization efforts.   Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.   Ability to influence architectural direction without direct supervisory authority.   If you are a seasoned software engineer with a passion for leading innovative Java cloud solutions and driving business value in a dynamic Sales Domain IT environment, we encourage you to apply.       PHYSICAL DEMANDS : None Required       LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS : None Required       SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:   No direct supervisory responsibility; however, this role serves as a   technical leader and mentor .   BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:   No       COMPANY INFORMATION:   Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.       DISCLAIMER:   This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. 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