Java Technical Architect

Description:

Responsibilities:

Define and own the end-to-end architecture for enterprise-grade Java applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives, scalability, and security requirements.

Lead the design and development of microservices-based, cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.

Evaluate and select appropriate design patterns, frameworks, and architectural strategies that promote modularity, reusability, and performance.

Conduct technical assessments, code reviews, and proof-of-concepts (PoCs) to validate architectural decisions and implementation approaches.

Guide the modernization of legacy Java systems and oversee their transformation into modern, scalable platforms.

Collaborate with DevOps and cloud engineering teams to support CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and automated deployment pipelines.

Define API strategies including RESTful service design, API versioning, and gateway management.

Champion non-functional requirements such as performance, availability, observability, and maintainability.

Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and disaster recovery strategies in partnership with infrastructure teams.

Mentor and coach developers and technical leads to instill architectural best practices and ensure consistency in implementation.

Stay current with emerging trends in Java ecosystem, enterprise architecture, and cloud computing, and evaluate them for potential adoption.

Participate in RFPs, solutioning, and pre-sales technical discussions, if required by business context.

Requirements:

Technical Architect - Java or J2EE

We are looking for an accomplished and forward-thinking Java Technical Architect to drive the architectural vision, design, and development of scalable, high-performing enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Java/J2EE technologies, microservices architecture, cloud-native development, and enterprise integration patterns.

As a Java Technical Architect, you will play a key role in shaping the technical roadmap, mentoring engineering teams, conducting design reviews, and ensuring adherence to best practices in software design, performance, security, and scalability. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across product, engineering, DevOps, and security to deliver robust and future-ready technology solutions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

12+ years of software development experience, including at least 3–5 years in a Java architecture or technical leadership role.

Deep expertise in Java or J2EE, Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data).

Strong understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker), and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

Proficient in RESTful API design, API management tools (Apigee, Kong, AWS API Gateway), and JSON or XML data handling.

Solid experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including native services such as Lambda, EC2, S3, Cloud Functions, etc.

Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, or Redis.

Hands-on experience with build tools (Maven, Gradle), version control systems (Git), and CI or CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD).

Experience with enterprise integration patterns, event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and service meshes.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to troubleshoot complex systems in production environments.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

Define and own the end-to-end architecture for enterprise-grade Java applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives, scalability, and security requirements.

Lead the design and development of microservices-based, cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.

Evaluate and select appropriate design patterns, frameworks, and architectural strategies that promote modularity, reusability, and performance.

Conduct technical assessments, code reviews, and proof-of-concepts (PoCs) to validate architectural decisions and implementation approaches.

Guide the modernization of legacy Java systems and oversee their transformation into modern, scalable platforms.

Collaborate with DevOps and cloud engineering teams to support CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and automated deployment pipelines.

Define API strategies including RESTful service design, API versioning, and gateway management.

Champion non-functional requirements such as performance, availability, observability, and maintainability.

Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and disaster recovery strategies in partnership with infrastructure teams.

Mentor and coach developers and technical leads to instill architectural best practices and ensure consistency in implementation.

Stay current with emerging trends in Java ecosystem, enterprise architecture, and cloud computing, and evaluate them for potential adoption.

Participate in RFPs, solutioning, and pre-sales technical discussions, if required by business context.

What We Offer:

Exciting Projects: We focus on industries like High-Tech, communication, media, healthcare, retail and telecom. Our customer list is full of fantastic global brands and leaders who love what we build for them.

Collaborative Environment: You Can expand your skills by collaborating with a diverse team of highly talented people in an open, laidback environment — or even abroad in one of our global centers or client facilities

Work-Life Balance: GlobalLogic prioritizes work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible work schedules, opportunities to work from home, and paid time off and holidays.

Professional Development: Our dedicated Learning & Development team regularly organizes Communication skills training(GL Vantage, Toast Master),Stress Management program, professional certifications, and technical and soft skill trainings.

Excellent Benefits: We provide our employees with competitive salaries, family medical insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance , NPS(National Pension Scheme ), Periodic health awareness program, extended maternity leave, annual performance bonuses, and referral bonuses.

Fun Perks: We want you to love where you work, which is why we host sports events, cultural activities, offer food on subsidies rates, Corporate parties. Our vibrant offices also include dedicated GL Zones, rooftop decks and GL Club where you can drink coffee or tea with your colleagues over a game of table and offer discounts for popular stores and restaurants