Industry Subject Matter Advisor

Project Role : Industry Subject Matter Advisor
Project Role Description : Work closely with client project teams to provide expertise (functional, technical, industry, tools/methods) to ensure successful solution design and delivery.
Must have skills : Java Standard Edition
Good to have skills : Microsoft Azure Architecture
Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary: We are seeking an experienced Java + Azure Architect to lead the design and implementation of modern, cloud-native, event-driven applications on the Azure platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java 17, reactive programming (WebFlux, Reactor), microservices, and event-driven architectures, with strong hands-on experience across a broad range of Azure PaaS services. This is a strategic technical leadership role, responsible for guiding teams, defining standards, and ensuring the delivery of scalable, resilient, and secure solutions. Roles & Responsibilities: Define and lead the architecture of microservices-based and event-driven applications on Azure. Design and implement high-performance, reactive applications using Java 17, Spring Boot, Spring WebFlux/Reactor, and Micronaut. Architect and operationalize event streaming solutions using Kafka and integrate with Azure messaging services (Event Hubs, Service Bus, Event Grid). Leverage Azure PaaS services such as App Service, Azure Spring Apps, Functions, Logic Apps, API Management (APIM), Redis Cache, PostgreSQL, and Cosmos DB. Drive cloud-native deployments on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Define standards for API design, event contracts, and integration patterns. Ensure performance, reliability, scalability, and security in application design. Collaborate with business and product stakeholders to translate requirements into technical architecture. Establish best practices for observability, resiliency, and DevOps automation. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams. Professional & Technical Skills: Programming & Frameworks Strong expertise in Java 17. Hands-on with reactive programming (Spring WebFlux, Project Reactor, Micronaut). Deep knowledge of Spring Boot for building modern cloud-native services. Architecture Proven experience designing microservices and event-driven architecture. Strong background in distributed system design and API-first approaches. Event Streaming & Messaging Proficiency with Kafka for event streaming. Hands-on experience with Azure Event Hubs, Service Bus, and Event Grid. Azure Cloud & PaaS Experience with a wide range of Azure PaaS services, including: App Service Azure Spring Apps Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure Functions Logic Apps API Management (APIM) Redis Cache Azure PostgreSQL Cosmos DB Persistence Layer Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and Cosmos DB for relational and NoSQL data storage. Experience with CI/CD pipelines on Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. Knowledge of service mesh, Dapr, or API Gateway patterns. Familiarity with security and compliance best practices in Azure cloud. Exposure to observability platforms like Splunk, Dynatrace, or Prometheus/Grafana. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship. Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking. Comfortable working in fast-paced, agile environments. Additional Information: The candidate should have minimum 12 years of experience. Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Developer Associate) preferred.