HighRadius - Java Architect - Spring Frameworks

Description :

Role & responsibilities :

Job Summary :

We are looking for an experienced Java Architect with strong hands-on expertise in Java/J2EE technologies and a proven ability to design, build, and govern scalable, high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams to define technical architecture, ensure best practices, and drive solution excellence.

Key Responsibilities :

Architecture & Design :

- Define and own end-to-end application architecture for enterprise-scale Java applications.

- Design scalable, secure, and high-availability systems using microservices and cloud-native principles.

- Create high-level and low-level design (HLD/LLD) documents, architecture diagrams, and technical standards.

- Ensure architectural alignment with business requirements and non-functional requirements (performance, security, scalability).

Development & Technical Leadership :

- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.

- Perform code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.

- Make key technology and framework decisions across projects.

- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and performance bottlenecks.

Microservices & Integration :

- Design and implement microservices architectures using Spring Boot / Spring Cloud.

- Define API standards (REST, OpenAPI/Swagger) and integration strategies.

- Experience with event-driven architectures using Kafka / RabbitMQ or similar.

Cloud, DevOps & Security :

- Architect solutions on cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP).

- Define CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.

- Establish security best practices, including authentication/authorization (OAuth2, JWT, SSO).

- Ensure compliance with enterprise and industry standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration :

- Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and QA teams.

- Support pre-sales, effort estimations, and technical feasibility discussions when required.

- Communicate architectural decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Technical Skills :

Core Java & Frameworks :

- Strong expertise in Java 8+ (latest features preferred)

- Spring Framework : Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security

- JPA / Hibernate

- RESTful web services and API design

Architecture & Design :

- Microservices architecture

- SOA, MVC, layered architecture

- Design patterns (GOF, enterprise patterns)

- Domain-Driven Design (DDD) is a plus

Databases :

- Relational databases : Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL

- NoSQL databases : MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis

- Data modeling and performance optimization

Cloud & DevOps :

- Cloud platforms : AWS / Azure / GCP

- Docker, Kubernetes

- CI/CD tools : Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions

- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / ARM / CloudFormation preferred)

Messaging & Caching :

- Kafka / RabbitMQ / ActiveMQ

- Redis / Hazelcast / Ehcache

Tools & Practices :

- Git, Maven/Gradle

- SonarQube, JUnit, Mockito

- Agile / Scrum methodologies

Required Experience & Qualifications :

- 8 - 12 years of overall IT experience with at least 3 - 4 years in an architecture or technical lead role

- Strong experience in enterprise Java application development

- Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale, production-grade systems

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Good to Have :

- Experience with CQRS, Event Sourcing

- Knowledge of Reactive programming (Spring WebFlux)

- Exposure to performance engineering and system tuning

- Experience in migration from monolith to microservices

- TOGAF or cloud certifications (AWS/Azure) are a plus

Soft Skills :

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Excellent communication and documentation abilities

- Ability to influence technical decisions and guide teams

- Hands-on mindset with architectural thinking