Java Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Architect with extensive experience in the Java/J2EE ecosystem, microservice architecture, and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable and robust software solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices, along with hands-on technical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Design:

  Lead the design and development of microservice-based applications using Java/J2EE technologies.

• Hands-On Development:

  Actively participate in coding, code reviews, and development of critical components.

• Cloud Integration:

  Design and implement cloud-based solutions using platforms such as AWS, Azure (preferable), or Google Cloud.

• Collaboration:

  Work closely with project managers, stakeholders, and other architects to ensure alignment with business goals and technical requirements.

• Performance Optimization:

  Identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensuring high performance and scalability of applications.

• Deployment Strategies:

  Knowledge of various deployment strategies such as blue-green deployments, canary releases, and rolling updates.

• Monitoring and Logging:

  Experience with monitoring tools like Open Telemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) to track application performance and logs.

• Security and Compliance:

  Ensure that all solutions meet security and compliance requirements.

• Documentation:

  Maintain comprehensive documentation of architectural designs, decisions, and methodologies.

• Technology Evaluation:

  Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and evaluate their applicability to the organization s needs.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in Java/J2EE development.
• 5+ years of experience in software architecture and design.
• Proven experience with microservices architecture.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure (preferable), or Google Cloud.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Java and J2EE technologies.
• Strong understanding of core java design patterns, EAI patterns, J2EE patterns and best practices.
• Strong design documentation experience using UML
• Experience with frameworks such as Spring (and its ecosystem), Hibernate, and others.
• Strong knowledge on OpenAPI, SOAP, REST, GraphQL.
• Experience on Kafka, Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Github Action, Azure Devops etc.
• Familiarity with database design (RDBMS as well as NOSQL DB).
• Familiarity with workflow & Rule engine (e. g. Drools, Activiti, Camunda etc. )
• Familiarity with data serialization solutions like Google Protobuf would be a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications:

  Relevant certifications in Java, cloud platforms, or architecture (e. g. , AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Oracle Certified Professional Java SE).

• Additional Skills:

  Experience with DevOps practices, serverless architectures, and API management.