Solution Design architect

Location:ChennaiExp:10 + YearsSkills we are looking for--> Java, J2EE, Jakarta EE, Java SE(Standard Edition), Jakarta EE, AWS/Azure, Asynchronous Programming, DDD, JMS, Kafka, or RabbitMQ, Distributed SystemsExpertise 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).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.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).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.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.