Java Architect

Role Overview : We are seeking a highly experienced Java Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable, and high-performance enterprise applications.- The Java Architect will be responsible for defining architectural strategies, overseeing system integration, and guiding the technical team through all phases of the software development lifecycle.- The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of Java technologies, microservices architecture, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices.- This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring strong architectural vision, design skills, and the ability to align technology with business goals.Key Responsibilities : - Lead the architecture and design of complex, enterprise-scale applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.- Define and enforce coding standards, design principles, and best practices across development teams.- Collaborate with stakeholders (Product Owners, Business Analysts, Project Managers) to gather requirements and translate them into technical architecture.- Develop architecture blueprints, system diagrams, and proof-of-concepts (PoCs) to validate design approaches.- Guide development teams through the implementation of architectural decisions and troubleshoot technical challenges.- Define integration strategies with external systems and legacy applications using REST, SOAP, and messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).- Oversee performance tuning, security best practices, and scalability strategies.- Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and frameworks to enhance development efficiency and system performance.- Provide technical mentorship and leadership to development teams.- Ensure solutions are cloud-ready or cloud-native; work closely with DevOps teams for CI/CD pipeline integration and cloud deployment (AWS/Azure/GCP).- Conduct code and architecture reviews to ensure technical quality and compliance with standards.Required Qualifications : - 5+ years of experience in software development with at least 3+ years in an architecture or lead role.- Expertise in Java / J2EE, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices.- Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including architecture patterns for cloud-native applications.- Experience in designing and implementing scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure distributed systems.- Proficiency in design patterns, domain-driven design (DDD), and service-oriented architecture (SOA).- Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).- Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and practices : Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, Terraform, Helm, etc.- Familiarity with performance monitoring and application observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, New Relic).- Solid understanding of security principles (OAuth2, SAML, JWT, TLS).- Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (ref:hirist.tech)