Solution Design Lead/ architect

Location:Chennai Exp:10 + Years -17 yrs Skills we are looking for--> Java, J2EE, Jakarta EE, Java SE(Standard Edition), Jakarta EE, AWS/Azure, Asynchronous Programming, DDD, JMS, Kafka, or RabbitMQ, Distributed Systems Expertise in Java & Jakarta EE: o Expert level proficiency in Java SE (minimum Java SE 11, preferred Java SE 17/21) o Deep knowledge of Jakarta EE specifications, including JPA (Eclipse Link), CDI, EJB, JAX-RS and Annotation Processing (Jakarta EE 10). o Experience with Jakarta EE containers (WebSphere Liberty or similar). • Cloud Platforms: o Hands-on experience with cloud providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. o Understanding of cloud-native development practices, including containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures. • Asynchronous Programming: o Proficiency in asynchronous programming paradigms using technologies like JMS, Kafka, or RabbitMQ. o Familiarity with patterns to deal with asynchronous complexity like SAGA, command-response-pattern or inbox / outbox. • Domain-Driven Design (DDD): o Experience designing and implementing solutions following DDD principles. o Strong understanding of strategic and tactical DDD, including bounded contexts, aggregates, entities, and repositories. o Ability to translate principles like hexagonal architecture into practical software design. • Distributed Systems : o Knowledge of distributed system patterns like eventual consistency. o Experience designing systems for high availability, scalability, and resilience in a cloud environment. • APIs and Microservices: o Proficiency in designing and developing RESTful APIs. o Knowledge of microservices architecture like self-contained systems and tools like Quarkus or MicroProfile. • Databases: o Strong experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL). o Deep understanding of central data modeling, transaction handling and concurrency control concepts. o Knowledge of data storage best practices in distributed and asynchronous systems. • Software Development Ecosystem: o Hands-on experience of industry standard dev tools like source code management (Git), CI/CD (Jenkins, ArgoCD) and runtime tools (Docker/ Podman). 2. Architecture & Design • Solution Architecture: o Ability to define and oversee the system’s architecture in line with the principles of DDD and cloud-based infrastructure. o Experience in creating high-level and low-level designs, addressing scalability, maintainability, and performance. • Event-Driven Architecture: o Experience designing and building event-driven architectures, ensuring decoupling of services and efficient message passing. • Security: o Knowledge of security best practices and vulnerability prevention strategies in cloud environments. 3. Team Leadership • Collaboration: o Strong collaboration with other teams (DevOps, QA, Product Management) to ensure alignment on technical and business goals. o Experience working in agile development environments (Scrum/Kanban). 4. Problem-Solving & Innovation • Complex Problem-Solving: o Ability to identify and solve complex technical problems, especially in areas related to system concurrency, data consistency, and distributed processing. • Technical Innovation: o Stay updated with the latest advancements in Jakarta EE, DDD, and cloud technologies, promoting their adoption when appropriate. o Strong track record of driving innovation and introducing best practices. 5. Soft Skills • Strong Communication: o Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey technical ideas clearly and concisely to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders. • Decision-Making: o Ability to make well-informed decisions under pressure, particularly in high-stakes scenarios involving the production system. • Adaptability: o Comfortable with evolving technologies and environments, especially with the rapid changes in cloud and asynchronous systems.