Senior Java Architect

Job Description: Java Architect NOT developers

Experience Level: 13 + years (10+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong background in Java and at least 3 years in a leadership or architectural role.)

• Expert proficiency in Java and related technologies, with a keen eye for emerging trends and technologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in application performance tuning, scalability, and system optimization.
• Profound knowledge of microservices architecture, Spring Boot, messaging brokers, and Cloud databases.
• Familiarity with Vector and Graph databases
• Experience with performance diagnostic tools, application profiling, and load testing
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, motivate, and guide a development team.
• Hands-on experience with backend technologies, microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of security practices and incorporating security into application designs.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a commitment to achieving deadlines and project goals.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with all levels of the organization.

"If you're ready to join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth, we want to hear from you. Apply now and let's shape the future together"

Candidates with 80% coding experience and 20% implementation experience profile most preferable

Job Summary

The Lead Java Architect will be critical in guiding our development team through the design and development phases of complex Java applications. This position involves leading by example, providing architectural guidance, being hands-on with creating proof of concepts, and ensuring our applications are designed for scale and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in Java and application architecture and strong leadership skills to mentor and motivate a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust Java applications aligning with the company's goals and performance standards.
• Lead and manage a team of developers, providing technical guidance and mentorship throughout the design and development phases.
• Drive best practices in Java development and architectural design, ensuring adherence to coding standards and guidelines.
• Architect and develop high-performance Java applications, focusing on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Expert in Redis Cache, ADLS, Spark Jobs
• Expert in garbage collection, low latency
• Champion the implementation and refinement of microservices architecture using Spring Boot, ensuring systems are scalable, resilient, and efficiently integrated.
• Oversee performance tuning and optimization activities, including profiling, load testing, and bottleneck analysis to ensure optimal application performance.
• Direct the adoption of messaging brokers (e.g., Kafka, ActiveMQ) and other technologies to enhance application scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, and translate them into scalable and efficient architectural designs.
• Spearheaded the integration of new technologies and frameworks to enhance development processes and application capabilities.
• Facilitate the development of proof of concepts to validate architectural approaches and solutions.
• Design cloud-based solutions and ensure the optimal integration of cloud services (Azure) into our application architecture.
• Lead code reviews, architecture assessments, and strategy planning sessions.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and development within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capability to tackle complex architectural challenges.
• Demonstrated experience in application architecture and design, with a solid understanding of design patterns and best practices.