Solution Architect

Java Solution Architect with deep expertise in modern application architecture, including cloud-native design, microservices, and DevSecOps practices. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and hands-on technologist who can architect scalable, resilient, and observable enterprise systems using Java and related ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of modern Java-based applications using microservices and cloud-native patterns.
  


• Evaluate business requirements and translate them into architectural blueprints aligned with enterprise standards.
  


• Drive adoption of best practices in scalability, performance, security, and observability across the application lifecycle.
  


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, DevOps, QA, and business stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  


• Provide architectural governance and technical leadership across projects.
  


• Define and implement API-first strategies using REST, GraphQL, or event-driven patterns.
  


• Conduct architecture assessments, PoCs, and technology evaluations for new initiatives.
  


• Guide development teams on using containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
  


• Set up and manage observability frameworks using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, OpenTelemetry, Jaeger, Zipkin, or Dynatrace.
  


• Stay current with emerging trends and evaluate their potential impact on architecture strategy.
  

Requirements

Technical Skills & Requirements

• Strong expertise in Java 11+, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
  


• Experience with at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  


• Hands-on with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS/EKS, AKS, GKE).
  


• Familiarity with API Gateways, service mesh technologies like Istio or Linkerd.
  


• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, gRPC, and asynchronous messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
  


• Exposure to NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra), SQL databases, and data modelling for distributed systems.
  


• Proven ability to design for resilience, scalability, and observability.
  


• Experience with DevOps toolchains â€“ Jenkins, GitOps, ArgoCD, Terraform, etc.
  


• Strong grip on logging, tracing, and metrics collection using observability tools.