Technical Architect - Java

Hello there! Infrrd here.

Haven’t heard of us before? No problem. First off, it’s pronounced In-fur-d. We are the creators of a proprietary Intelligent Document Processing platform that automates data extraction from complex and messy unstructured documents. For over a decade, we’ve been building expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Neural Networks and much more. We are building technology that is disrupting the data extraction space for more than a decade now.

About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Technical Architect (Java) to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will drive architectural decisions, ensure engineering best practices, and mentor development teams while collaborating closely with product and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
• Define and own the overall technical architecture for Java-based enterprise applications.
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems.
• Lead architectural discussions and translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Establish coding standards, design patterns, and best practices across teams.
• Conduct architecture and code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Work closely with Product, DevOps, and Data teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Guide teams in building microservices-based, cloud-native solutions.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the development lifecycle.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Mentor senior developers and engineering teams.

Technical Skills Required
• Strong expertise in Core Java (Java 8+) and object-oriented design principles.
• Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate/JPA.
• Strong understanding of Microservices Architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong experience with SQL & NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.).
• Experience with event-driven architecture (Kafka/RabbitMQ preferred).
• Understanding of security best practices and authentication frameworks (OAuth2, JWT).
• Familiarity with distributed systems and performance optimization.

Experience & Qualifications
• 12+ years of experience in Java-based application development.
• 3–5 years of experience in architecture/design roles.
• Experience working in product-based or SaaS environments preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence technical direction and drive consensus.
• Experience mentoring and leading engineering teams.
• Ownership mindset and ability to work in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments.

Nice to Have
• Experience in AI/ML-driven product ecosystems.
• Exposure to OCR, document processing, or data extraction platforms.
• Experience with high-volume transaction systems.