Java Architect

Key Responsibilities :

Architectural Leadership :

- Design and define the technical architecture for large-scale, complex applications and systems using Java and related technologies.

- Lead the technical design process, including creating architectural blueprints, solution diagrams, and technical specifications.

- Evaluate and select the appropriate technology stacks, frameworks, and design patterns (e.g., Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture) to meet business requirements.

Technical Guidance & Mentorship :

- Act as the subject matter expert and provide technical guidance to multiple development teams.

- Conduct architectural and code reviews to ensure alignment with defined standards, best practices, and security guidelines.

- Mentor and coach senior developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Strategic Planning :

- Partner with product managers, business stakeholders, and engineering leaders to translate business goals into a technical vision and roadmap.

- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, and propose innovative solutions to improve our systems.

- Drive the adoption of modern development practices, including DevOps, CI/CD, and automated testing.

System Performance & Scalability :

- Ensure the architecture is designed for high performance, scalability, and high availability.

- Identify and address technical debt and architectural risks proactively.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Experience : Typically 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3-5 years in a dedicated Software or Java Architect role.

Technical Expertise :

- Core Java : Mastery of Java (8+) and the JVM ecosystem.

- Architecture : Extensive experience with enterprise architecture patterns (Microservices, Monolith to Microservices migration, RESTful APIs, Event-Driven Architecture).

- Frameworks : Deep knowledge of the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security).

- Databases : Strong experience with both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).

- Cloud : Hands-on experience designing and deploying applications on a major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

- Containers : Proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

- DevOps : Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

Leadership Skills :

- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a diverse audience.

- Proven leadership skills with a track record of driving technical initiatives and mentoring teams.