Application Architect

Job Overview:

Kale Logistics, a leading software SaaS product-based firm, is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Technology Architect specializing in technical architecture to lead our technical engineering practice. This pivotal role involves overseeing and optimizing the technical architecture of our software products, driving innovation, and ensuring exceptional user experiences. As a key leader in our organization, the Technology Architect will play a crucial role in enhancing the scalability, reliability, and efficiency of our solutions.

What will you do?

• Led the design and architecture of Java / Python based applications. Create and maintain architectural documentation, including diagrams, design documents, and guidelines, to support development teams and ensure architectural consistency.
• Work directly with the CTO to define and execute the technical strategy for our cloud-based products.
• Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure cloud-based applications and services on Cloud using Java / Python.
• Identify architectural risks and dependencies, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address potential issues to ensure the success of projects.
• Create product and platform design, do trade-offs on architectural characteristics (performance, scalability, resiliency, security, testability, etc.), and create records of design decisions for developers to implement.
• Conduct performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting to ensure performance.
• Ensure the implementation of security best practices in all cloud-based solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring best practices and high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with product teams on requirements exploration, technical feasibility analysis, and prioritization of features.
• Work closely with project managers and teams to create project plan estimations and delivery milestones across teams.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex production issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Stay current with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to identify opportunities for innovation.

Requirements – What will you bring in?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on Java, Python and related frameworks.
• 5+ years of proven track record in architecting and implementing SAAS products on Microsoft Azure.
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture system design with hands-on experience on Java / Python stack, Cloud technologies (Azure services), and any Front-end technologies (like Angular or React).
• In-depth knowledge of software architecture principles, including microservices, cloud-native architectures, and SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture).
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) and their integration with cloud applications.
• Solid understanding of security best practices and experience implementing secure cloud solutions.
• Experience in designing application integrations through APIs and messaging
• Good understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working in fast-paced, iterative product development environments.
• Understanding of DevOps principles, including continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated testing.
• Understanding data engineering, data pipelines, and analytics concepts is a plus. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent organizational and collaboration abilities to work with agile teams. Good strategic ability with a hands-on approach.
• Analytical mindset, with an ability to see both the big picture and the details. Good writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to drive product excellence, innovation, and quality, through strong decision-making in a fast fast-paced environment.
• Ardent desire to drive change, and ability to adapt to change quickly.
• Azure certification (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Developer) is a plus.