Senior Architect Java

Location : Mumbai, India

Reporting To : AVP Enterprise Architecture

Education :

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

- Master's Degree in Engineering or a relevant field is preferred.

Experience :

- Minimum 10 years of overall experience in software development and enterprise application architecture.

- At least 5 years of experience as a Technical Architect or Technology Specialist in Java/J2EE technologies.

- Proven experience in designing and delivering enterprise-scale, high-performance applications.

Technical Skills :

- Strong hands-on expertise in Java and J2EE technologies.

- Experience with Spring Framework, EJB, Hibernate, JSP, Servlets, and Core Java.

- Proficiency in Node.js, Express.js, or similar backend frameworks.

- Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Design, Design Patterns, and Software Architecture principles.

- Experience working with application servers such as WebLogic, Tomcat, and JBoss.

- Expertise in developing and integrating SOAP, WS-Security, and RESTful Web Services.

- Experience with offline and NoSQL databases such as IndexedDB and MongoDB.

- Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns, distributed systems, and API-driven architectures.

- Knowledge of software development best practices, performance optimization, scalability, and security.

Preferred Industry Experience :

Candidates from the following industries will be preferred :

- Information Technology (IT)

- IT Enabled Services (ITES)

- Shared Services

- Banking & Financial Services

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise applications and technology solutions within the defined scope, quality standards, and timelines.

- Design scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions by leveraging software architecture principles, design patterns, and industry best practices.

- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand functional and non-functional requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.

- Define application architecture, integration strategy, and technology roadmap aligned with organizational objectives.

- Recommend appropriate integration patterns and best practices for integrating new and existing enterprise applications.

- Prepare and maintain architecture documents, technical specifications, and design artifacts.

- Analyze existing systems, identify architectural bottlenecks, and redesign or re-engineer solutions to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability.

- Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout the software development lifecycle.

- Support development, deployment, and integration activities by providing technical consultation and issue resolution.

- Drive the adoption of emerging technologies, frameworks, and architecture standards to ensure modern, future-ready solutions.

- Mentor, coach, and train development teams to strengthen technical capabilities and reduce delivery risks.

- Ensure adherence to coding standards, security guidelines, performance benchmarks, and architectural governance.

Preferred Certifications :

The following certifications will be an added advantage :

- Oracle Certified Professional (Java)

- Oracle Certified Master Java Enterprise Architect

- Spring Professional Certification

- Any relevant Enterprise Architecture certification