Principal Solution Architect -Java

Position: Principal Solution Architect JAVA

Location:

Work Mode: WFO

Years of Experience:

Qualifications:

• Collaborate with clients to assess their Java application landscape and identify modernisation opportunities.
• Leverage your technical expertise in Java technologies, cloud platforms (AWS), and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) to design and propose cloud-native Java solutions leveraging modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Spring Cloud) that address customer requirements.
• Develop and present compelling modernisation roadmaps that align with cloud migration strategies (AWS, Azure,GCP).
• Educate customer teams on the benefits of cloud platforms and modern software development practices (DevOps), translating complex technical concepts into clear and concise language.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of cloud-native Java solutions for customer application modernisation projects, potentially leveraging Python or NodeJS scripting to streamline processes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and architectures in the Java ecosystem, including microservices, cloud-native application development (CNAD), containerisation, and DevOps practices.
• Work collaboratively with customer development teams to ensure successful application deployments and ongoing support.
• Champion best practices for cloud deployment, scalability, and agility.
• Document technical designs, architecture decisions, API specifications, and cloud deployment strategies
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to Java applications, cloud deployments, and scripting integrations (Python or NodeJS).
  

Required Skill Set And Experience

• Proven experience designing, developing, and implementing cloud-native Java applications
• In-depth knowledge of Java (JEE, Spring, etc.), containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud-native architectures
• Experience with a major cloud platform like AWS (certification a plus).
• Experience with Observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch, ELK Stack)
• Knowledge of REST/Http API design, development & best practices
• Strong experience on Event-driven microservices design & development (also with tools like Kafka, AWS MSK, etc)
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the Java ecosystem (e.g., reactive programming, cloud integration).
• Experience with Oracle & SQL Server and other database technologies, with an understanding of cloud-based database solutions
• Working knowledge of open-source technologies relevant to cloud-native application development and Java integration .
• Proficiency in either Python or NodeJS scripting (familiarity with relevant frameworks/libraries a plus)
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with customers at all levels
• Experience working in a customer-facing role and managing client expectations
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and conversation skills (Verbal and Written).
• Good documentation skills.
• Should have a great customer handling skill.
• Able to handle unforeseen situations.