Java Architect

<p><p><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b><br/><br/><b>Architectural Leadership :</b><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Design and define the technical architecture for large-scale, complex applications and systems using Java and related technologies.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Lead the technical design process, including creating architectural blueprints, solution diagrams, and technical specifications.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Evaluate and select the appropriate technology stacks, frameworks, and design patterns (e.g., Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture) to meet business requirements.<br/><br/><b>Technical Guidance & Mentorship :</b></p><p><br/>- Act as the subject matter expert and provide technical guidance to multiple development teams.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Conduct architectural and code reviews to ensure alignment with defined standards, best practices, and security guidelines.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Mentor and coach senior developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.<br/><br/><b>Strategic Planning :</b></p><p><br/>- Partner with product managers, business stakeholders, and engineering leaders to translate business goals into a technical vision and roadmap.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, and propose innovative solutions to improve our systems.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Drive the adoption of modern development practices, including DevOps, CI/CD, and automated testing.<br/><br/><b>System Performance & Scalability :</b></p><p><br/>- Ensure the architecture is designed for high performance, scalability, and high availability.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Identify and address technical debt and architectural risks proactively.<br/><br/><b>Required Skills & Qualifications :</b><br/><br/><b>Experience :</b> Typically 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3-5 years in a dedicated Software or Java Architect role.<br/><br/><b>Technical Expertise :</b></p><p><br/>- <b>Core Java :</b> Mastery of Java (8+) and the JVM ecosystem.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- <b>Architecture :</b> Extensive experience with enterprise architecture patterns (Microservices, Monolith to Microservices migration, RESTful APIs, Event-Driven Architecture).<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- <b>Frameworks :</b> Deep knowledge of the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security).<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- <b>Databases :</b> Strong experience with both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- <b>Cloud :</b> Hands-on experience designing and deploying applications on a major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- <b>Containers :</b> Proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- <b>DevOps :</b> Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).<br/><br/><b>Leadership Skills :</b></p><p><br/>- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a diverse audience.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Proven leadership skills with a track record of driving technical initiatives and mentoring teams.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)