Senior Solution Architect – (Java & Azure)
We are seeking an experienced Senior Solution Architect with expertise in Java and Azure to lead transformative projects and drive innovation in modernizing legacy systems.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams, ensure technical excellence, and deliver scalable cloud-based solutions that support our clients' business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert in Java and Azure technologies, providing strategic direction for projects
- Architect and design solutions for legacy modernization programs while ensuring alignment with business goals
- Build scalable cloud solutions leveraging microservices and modern architecture patterns
- Lead technical discussions and collaborate effectively with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Ensure project compliance with technical standards and enforce best practices
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering growth and collaboration
- Conduct deep assessments of legacy mainframe applications and identify potential areas for improvement
- Develop modernization strategies such as re-platforming, re-factoring, and cloud migrations
- Oversee integration efforts to maintain seamless interaction between modernized systems and legacy systems
- Implement quality assurance measures to meet performance, security, and compliance benchmarks
- Create and maintain detailed documentation outlining architectural designs and development principles
- Cultivate strong relationships with clients and facilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends, applying them to solve complex challenges in modernization initiatives
Requirements
- At least 14–19 years of experience in solution architecture and software development
- Expertise in Java and Azure with a strong background in modernization technologies
- Experience in designing scalable architectures using microservices
- Proficiency in reverse engineering legacy systems for modernization purposes
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure (Azure Solution Architect experience is mandatory)
- Skills in software architecture, design patterns, and development best practices
- Understanding of modernization tools, methodologies, and cloud transformation techniques
- Competency in integrating modernized solutions with other systems for seamless performance
- Strong communication and leadership aptitude for conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Background in business transformation initiatives and IT modernization strategies
- Qualifications in frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate
- Showcase of using databases including PostgreSQL or NoSQL DBs effectively
Nice to have
- Familiarity with frontend technologies like ReactJS, Angular, and Web Services
- Background in JavaScript and API tooling with design best practices
- Capability to manage DevOps architecture and cloud operations, especially with Azure
- Skills in Spring frameworks including Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Batch, and Spring REST
- Competency in leveraging microservices and RESTful APIs for architectural design
