Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Java Architect to lead the design, development, and evolution of enterprise-grade software solutions. This role is responsible for defining technical architecture, establishing engineering standards, mentoring development teams, and ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing applications across the organization.

The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on Java expertise with strong system design skills, cloud architecture experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively with product, engineering, security, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise application architectures using Java and related technologies.
• Define technical standards, architecture patterns, and development best practices across engineering teams.
• Lead architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design sessions.
• Translate business and product requirements into technical solutions and system designs.
• Drive modernization initiatives including microservices, cloud-native applications, API-first architecture, and event-driven systems.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and tools aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with DevOps, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure operational excellence and compliance.
• Mentor engineers and technical leads on architecture principles, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
• Optimize system performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Support CI/CD automation, observability, and production readiness initiatives.
• Participate in strategic technology planning and long-term platform evolution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3+ years in an architecture or technical leadership role.
• Deep expertise in Java and the JVM ecosystem.
• Strong experience with:
  • Spring Boot / Spring Framework
  • RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
  • Distributed systems design
  • Relational and NoSQL databases
  • Messaging/event platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
  • Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, security principles, and scalable system architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale SaaS or enterprise platforms.
• Familiarity with domain-driven design (DDD) and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with frontend technologies and full-stack architecture considerations.
• Knowledge of identity management, API gateways, and security frameworks.
• Experience leading modernization or cloud migration initiatives.
• Relevant certifications in cloud or enterprise architecture.

Technical Skills

Languages & Frameworks

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Spring Cloud
• Hibernate/JPA

Cloud & Infrastructure

• AWS / Azure / GCP
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Terraform

Data & Messaging

• PostgreSQL / MySQL
• MongoDB
• Kafka
• Redis

DevOps & Tooling

• Git
• Jenkins / GitHub Actions
• Maven / Gradle
• SonarQube

Soft Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Technical leadership and mentoring
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to balance short-term delivery with long-term architectural vision

Success Metrics

• Improved platform scalability and system reliability
• Reduced technical debt and architecture complexity
• Faster delivery through standardized patterns and reusable components
• Increased engineering productivity and platform stability
• Successful implementation of cloud-native and modernization initiatives

Example Reporting Structure

• Reports To: Director of Engineering / VP of Engineering
• Works Closely With:
  • Product Management
  • Engineering Teams
  • DevOps / Infrastructure
  • Security & Compliance
  • Enterprise Architecture