Java Architect

Job Title : Technical Architect - JavaExp : 12- 20 YearsJob Location : ChennaiJob Summary/ObjectiveServes as the key decision maker and influencer on application technology solutions, direction, and roadmap for OEC. Creates proof of concepts and explores new technologies to align technology modernization and growth with key business initiatives. Contributes to forums, technology community events, conferences, open source projects, and other means that provide OEC with a voice in the local and national technology community.Key Responsibilities & Duties (essential to the job)Provides leaders within the organization with technology blueprints, options, and impacts for technology and/or business challenges.Introduces new technologies, methodologies, and processes to OEC; keeps informed on new technologies and establishes justification for applicable uses within OEC. Presents technologies and analysis to management to determine purchase and usage.Advises technology and product teams that design, engineer, and rollout operational readiness of new products, capabilities, and features.Drives technology modernization through creation of repeatable patterns, auditing technology currency for the organization, and identifying modernization opportunities in the OEC technology radar.Influences code standards, review processes, and design patterns. Drives architectural standards, processes, and activities.Refines requirements based on user/client needs, cost, and required integration with existing applications, systems, or platforms.Supports the process of the software development life cycle (SDLC) by ensuring architecture is supportive of project scope and estimates in alignment of company objectives to complete in a timely, cost effective and efficient manner.Researches industry best practices and trends. Explores new technologies and solutions with a hands-on approach; conducts proof-of-concept activities to assess technical solutions.Partners with other enterprise groups such as infrastructure and data services to ensure consistency amongst solutions. Builds strong internal partnerships.Maintains continuous, open, consistent professional communication with customers, peers and team members. Supports OEC’s strategic future, culture and leadership practices.Leads technical proof-of-concept efforts on an individual or team basis; acts as lead on proof-of-concept projects.Leads the discussions around solving technical and organizational problems as they arise.Influences and assists on the resolution of complex technical support issues; participates on “tiger” teams to resolve root cause of persistent issues/incidents.EducationA bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent) with a focus in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline. In the absence of a degree, equivalent work experience directly related to the key responsibilities of the role will be considered as a substitute for the degree.ArchitectExperience, Skills and Key CompetenciesAt least 12 years of experience in designing and programming of complex software applications is required, to include a background working with modern application architecture principles and design patterns, proven experience in successful end-to-end system design, and expertise on Java and J2EE frameworks like Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Hibernate, SQL, & Apache Camel, AWS Cloud technologies, relational database design and querying concepts, JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js, Angular, React, virtualization/container technologies such as Docker, and Web APIs and microservice patterns.Must also be able to demonstrate the following skills and abilities:Ability to communicate and collaborate across teams and build relationships to solve challenges.Understanding of the full project development life cycle.Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong business acumen.Able to collaborate with technology and product associates at all levels.Ability to work independently to identify complex production problems and propose resolutions.Skilled at bringing clarity in a complex environment or ambiguous situations.