Solution Architect - Modern Apps - Java

Employment Type

Full-time

Responsibilities

• Architect and design end-to-end modern application solutions that leverage cloud-native technologies, microservices, APIs, and serverless computing to meet client requirements.
• Design and implement cloud architectures using platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, focusing on scalability, security, performance, and cost optimization.
• Define microservices architectures, container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and event-driven designs for distributed systems.
• Work closely with clients to gather business requirements, understand their challenges, and propose technical solutions that align with their strategic goals.
• Provide architectural oversight for development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices in cloud-native development, DevOps, security, and agile delivery.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks to identify the best fit for client solutions, driving innovation and modern approaches within projects.
• Collaborate with software engineers and project managers to ensure seamless integration of modern application components and successful project delivery.
• Incorporate security best practices and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) into application architectures, ensuring robust and secure deployments.
• Create detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, implementation guides, and best practice documentation to guide teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities for optimization, refactoring, and technical improvements in client systems, ensuring future scalability and maintainability.
• Other duties as assigned and directed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least 7+ yrs of strong programming skills in a modern language like Java, J2EE, Springboot, Microservices and experience with modern web frameworks.
• Ability to build and architect end-to-end full stack Java applications – with React/Angular/Jquery.
• Extensive experience in software architecture and development, with a proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale, complex systems.
• Deep understanding of architectural patterns, design principles, and best practices for building scalable, resilient, and secure applications.
• Expertise in cloud-native architectures, preferably Azure, including experience with services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Functions, and Azure Kubernetes Service.
• Strong programming skills in a modern language like Java, and experience with modern web frameworks such as React.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus among stakeholders.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Familiarity with serverless computing services like AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, or Google Cloud Functions for building event-driven, cost-effective solutions.
• Experience with modern data architectures, including NoSQL databases, data lakes, and real-time data streaming technologies such as Kafka.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor developers, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to design cost-efficient solutions that maximize performance and scalability while optimizing cloud expenditure.
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.