Requirements
Must have:
· Senior-level expertise in the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of distributed in-memory data platforms, with a strong focus on VMware GemFire (formerly Pivotal GemFire) and Apache Geode
· Proven experience in mission-critical environments requiring low latency, high availability, horizontal scalability, and real-time reliability
· Design and deployment of distributed, replicated, and fault-tolerant GemFire clusters
· Migration from traditional RDBMS and NoSQL architectures to distributed caching environments
· Post-migration validation, reconciliation, and performance tuning
· Development of integrated solutions using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Spring Data for GemFire
· Automation of deployments using DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Git, Docker, and Ansible
· Management of on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
· Implementation of cluster security: TLS, LDAP, and granular access control
· Observability and monitoring using GFSH, Pulse, JMX, Prometheus, and Logstash
· Expert-level incident resolution, support, and continuous improvement
· Technical documentation of architectures, operational manuals, and best practices
Soft Skills:
· Strong results orientation in complex and regulated environments
· Excellent technical analysis and systems thinking
· Experience collaborating with global, multidisciplinary teams
· Structured approach to operational stability, performance, and scalability
· Promoter of standardization, automation, and technical best practices
Responsibilities
· Lead the modernization of legacy architectures through the adoption of distributed models
· Design and implement high-performance, scalable, and secure GemFire-based solutions
· Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment
· Provide expert-level support and troubleshooting for critical incidents
· Document technical solutions and promote knowledge sharing across teams
· Drive continuous improvement and innovation in data platform strategies
Required Languages
· English: Advanced (80–95%)
Location
· Colombia – Remote
Hiring
· Initially for 4 months