Java Architect

Job Title: Java Architect

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Java Architect to design and implement high-performance, scalable, and secure enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java/J2EE technologies, cloud-native architectures, microservices, and DevOps practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions while ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architectural Design & Leadership

   • Define and drive the technical vision, architecture, and roadmap for Java-based applications.

   • Design scalable, fault-tolerant, and high-availability systems using microservices, SOA, or monolithic patterns (as needed).

   • Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and tools (e.g., Spring Boot, Quarkus, Jakarta EE).

2. Cloud & DevOps Integration

   • Architect solutions for cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform) using containers (Docker/Kubernetes) and serverless technologies.

   • Implement CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab CI/GitHub Actions) and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/Ansible).

3. Performance & Security

   • Optimize application performance through profiling, caching (Redis/Hazelcast), and database tuning.

   • Ensure compliance with security standards (OAuth2, JWT, SSL/TLS) and mitigate vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10).

4. Collaboration & Mentorship

   • Work closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.

   • Mentor junior engineers and conduct code/design reviews.

5. Legacy Modernization

   • Lead migration efforts from monolithic to cloud-native architectures.

   • Refactor legacy systems to improve maintainability and scalability.

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Core Java Expertise:

  • Java 11/17+, J2EE, Spring Framework (Boot, Cloud, Security, Data), Hibernate/JPA.

• Architectural Patterns:

  • Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture (Kafka/RabbitMQ), CQRS, Domain-Driven Design (DDD).

• Cloud & Containers:

  • AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, Serverless (Lambda/Functions).

• Databases:

  • SQL (PostgreSQL/Oracle), NoSQL (MongoDB/Cassandra), and ORM tools.

• DevOps & Tools:

  • CI/CD, Git, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, SonarQube, PrometheGrafana.

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities.

Preferred Certifications (Optional)

• AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform Certified Solutions Architect.

• Java Certification (Oracle Certified Master, Spring Professional).

• TOGAF or other architecture frameworks.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor s/Master s in Computer Science or related field.

• 10+ years of Java development experience, with 5+ years in architecture roles.

• Proven track record of designing and delivering large-scale distributed systems.