Java Application Architect

Key Responsibilites:

• Driving and contributing to architecture discussions and translating the outcome to actual implementation
• Designing and developing high-performance Java applications using various frameworks and libraries
• Providing technical guidance and expertise to the development team, ensuring best practices and standards are followed
• Initiating and conducting POC and R&D projects; documenting and presenting their solutions to a broader network
• Presenting technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Implementing reusable components and appropriate architecture for customer solutions with emphasis on shareability, scalability, and performance
• Effective and efficient communication with customers to clarify requirements and handle requests in a timely manner

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to advocate technical strategy; influence and drive alignment with fellow architects, engineers, key partners, and business owners at all levels, across domains
• Skilled in developing a cohesive architectural unit, implemented with consistent, automated, predictable, and repeatable processes, in accordance with the Project Architecture Guidelines
• Good understanding of diverse technologies, frameworks, platforms, and environments
• Flexibility to recommend improvements and new solutions to drive transformation toward our vision as the business evolves
• Strong understanding of security and privacy
• Analyzing and assessing architecture and the current technology environment
• Passion for mentoring and developing technical talent and creating an atmosphere for technical excellence that attracts top talent
• Ability to efficiently drive architectural decisions and tradeoffs (build vs buy vs open source) in a collaborative and transparent fashion across teams
• 7+ years of Java application development experience

Nice to have:

• Experience with microservices architecture
• Experience with Spring Boot and Hibernate
• Experience with caching mechanisms
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with any of the cloud providers, e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP