Sr. Software Development Engineer 5.5

ROLE IS REQUIRED TO BE IN THE SAN JOSE OFFICE. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design: • Define and implement API integration patterns across enterprise platforms. • Architect solutions by bringing to bear Kubernetes/Ethos Flex for container orchestration, workload management, and scalability. • Design and govern event-driven architectures using Kafka for data streaming and messaging. • Establish standards for monitoring, observability, and operational readiness to ensure production reliability. Engineering & Delivery: • Provide architectural mentorship on backend development, focusing on scalability, resiliency, performance, and tech-debt reduction. • Drive data migration strategies and ensure minimal disruption to business operations. • Lead adoption of caching and in-memory solutions (e.g., Redis, ElastiCache) for performance optimization. • Governance & Enablement • Partner with engineering teams to ensure solutions are operationally ready and meet enterprise reliability standards. • Develop frameworks and reusable assets that accelerate delivery across multiple domains. • Mentor senior engineers and influence technical direction across multi-functional teams. Qualifications: • 10+ years of experience in software engineering and architecture within large-scale enterprise environments. Proven expertise in: • API design and integration patterns • Kubernetes/Ethos Flex (or similar container orchestration platforms) • Kafka and distributed messaging systems • Caching technologies (Redis/ElastiCache) • Monitoring and observability frameworks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog) • Data migration methodologies for large datasets • Strong background in backend development with emphasis on performance, scalability, resiliency, and tech-debt management. • Deep understanding of operational readiness, incident management, and SRE practices. Preferred Skills: • Experience in enterprise cloud platforms (AWS). • Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps protocols. • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior leadership and business collaborators. • Showcased leadership in multi-functional, global, and fast-paced enterprise settings. About Adobe Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Let’s Adobe together At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more. Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015. AI Use Guidelines for Interv ... (truncated, view full listing at source)