Senior Java Architect

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Lead the design, development, and modernization of scalable enterprise applications and cloud-native platforms. Provide technical leadership across architecture, software development, and system integration while contributing hands-on code. Drive engineering standards, microservices adoption, cloud strategy, DevOps practices, and AI-enabled development initiatives to deliver secure, high-performance, and maintainable solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include:

• Design enterprise Java 21+ architectures and contribute directly to coding

• Lead the development of scalable, high-performance cloud-native applications

• Create prototypes and reference implementations to validate architecture decisions

• Contribute production code for complex features and integrations

• Define and enforce architecture and coding standards

• Document architectural decisions and system interactions

• Lead code and design reviews

• Build microservices and distributed systems

• Design APIs and integration patterns

• Collaborate with product and engineering teams

• Troubleshoot complex production issues

• Drive CI/CD, automation, and DevOps practices

• Mentor engineers through hands-on guidance

• Evaluate and adopt new technologies, including AI tools

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate should have:

• A strong balance of architecture and hands-on development

• Ability to work across design and implementation

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Experience leading technical decisions

• Strong communication skills

• Experience working in Agile environments

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years of Java development experience, including architectural responsibilities.

• Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC and Spring Security. • Experience with Spring Could is a plus • Expertise with JDBC-based data access

• Experience with caching strategies (distributed + local fallback)

• Experience with microservices and distributed systems

• Strong experience with REST APIs and integrations

• Strong MySQL/Aurora SQL skills

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

• Experience with CI/CD tools

• Strong understanding of system performance and scalability

AI / MODERN ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools

• Familiarity with AI-enabled applications and workflows

• Understanding of data pipelines and automation solutions

• Exposure to generative AI concepts is a plus

WORK EXPERIENCE (PREFERRED)

• Experience with Azure DevOps or comparable tools

• Experience with ERP or supply chain platforms

• Experience with security frameworks and best practices

• Experience modernizing legacy systems

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field