Java Architect

Job Role: Java Architect (Contract)

Experience: 12–18 Years

Location: India - Remote

Shift Timings: IST 2:00 PM-11:00 PM or 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM IST

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:

· Define and drive application architecture, technology strategy, and design standards.

· Design scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise solutions using Java and modern architectural patterns.

· Lead architecture discussions, technical reviews, and solution governance activities.

· Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

· Provide technical leadership, architectural guidance, and mentorship to development teams.

· Drive cloud adoption, application modernization, and performance optimization initiatives.

· Ensure adherence to best practices for security, scalability, maintainability, reliability, and DevOps.

· Identify technical risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

· 12–18 years of software development experience with strong expertise in Java (Java 8/11/17+).

· Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Microservices Architecture, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems.

· Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

· Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.

· Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases.

· Experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.

· Exposure to digital commerce platforms such as SAP Commerce Cloud (Hybris), Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Adobe Commerce (Magento), or Shopify is preferred.

· Experience in Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods, or Sporting Goods domains is an added advantage.

· Cloud or Solution Architecture certifications are a plus.

Core Competencies:

· Solution Architecture & System Design

· Cloud-Native Architecture

· Microservices & Distributed Systems

· Technical Leadership & Mentoring

· Stakeholder Management

· Problem Solving & Decision Making

· Communication & Collaboration