Java Architect

Description:

Responsibilities:

• Architectural Design: Design and define the overall technical architecture for Java- based applications, including microservices, APIs, and web-based systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.

• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools that align with business objectives and promote technical innovation.

• Solution Development: Lead the development team in implementing complex Java solutions, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and hands-on development when required.

• Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations to enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of Java applications.

• System Integration: Oversee the integration of Java applications with other systems, ensuring seamless communication and data exchange.

• Security and Compliance: Ensure that Java applications adhere to security best practices, data privacy regulations, and industry standards.

• Quality Assurance: Define and enforce coding standards, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.

• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, product managers, and business stakeholders, to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Technical Leadership: Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Requirements:

• Strong experience as a Java Developer with significant hands-on experience designing and building Java-based applications.

• Expertise in Java and Spring Boot frameworks.

• Good knowledge of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs. Familiarity with Apache Kafka for building event-driven architectures and real-time data processing.

• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, preferred) to deploy scalable and portable Java applications. Any experience with VMWare Tanzu would be a plus.

• Experience with front-end frameworks. React and Material UI preferred.

• Familiarity with database design, SQL (MS-SQL, PostgreSQL and MySQL), and NoSQL (MongoDb, Gemfire) databases.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to technical challenges.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. • Proven track record of delivering scalable, high-performance, and reliable Java solutions.