Solution Architect - Microservices Architecture

Description

Role : Solution Architect.

Role Overview

We are looking for an accomplished Solution Architect with over 15+ years of IT experience, specializing in Java, Spring, Microservices, and Cloud-Native Architectures.The role demands a strong track record in solutioning, team leadership, and enterprise architecture design, along with expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices.The ideal candidate should be a thought leader capable of driving technology strategy, solution design, and delivery for complex business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the solution architecture and design for enterprise-scale, mission-critical applications.
• Define and enforce architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices across teams.
• Provide leadership in designing and building scalable Java / Spring Boot / Microservices-based solutions.
• Lead and mentor multiple development teams, ensuring effective delivery and adherence to architectural standards.
• Drive the adoption of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) for modern application deployments.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, product managers, and business leaders to align technology solutions with business goals.
• Conduct solutioning exercises, RFP/RFI responses, technical presentations, and client workshops.
• Ensure that solutions meet enterprise standards for scalability, performance, security, and compliance.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their applicability for organizational needs.
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 15+ years of IT experience, with 5-7 years in Solution/Enterprise Architecture roles.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, RESTful APIs.
• Proven experience in designing Microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• In-depth knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and container orchestration platforms.
• Solid understanding of cloud environments (AWS / Azure / GCP).
• Strong exposure to DevOps pipelines (CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git, Maven, SonarQube, etc.
• Demonstrated team handling and leadership skills, with experience in guiding large engineering teams.
• Ability to create and present HLDs, LLDs, and technical solution documents.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills.
  

Good To Have

• Exposure to event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with API Gateway, Service Mesh, and enterprise security frameworks (OAuth2, JWT, SAML).
• Certifications in Cloud Architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP), Kubernetes, or TOGAF.
• Experience in large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
  

Education

• Bachelors / Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  

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