Technical / Solution Architect

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Technical / Solution Architect with strong expertise in Java development and AWS cloud architecture. The ideal candidate will design end-to-end solutions, guide development teams, and ensure best practices are followed to deliver resilient and cost-effective cloud applications.

About the Project

Our client is undertaking cloud transformation initiatives to build scalable, secure, and high-performance applications leveraging Java technologies and AWS cloud services. The Technical / Solution Architect will play a key role in defining architectural solutions that address complex business requirements and enable cloud-native capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions using Java and AWS services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical architecture.
• Define architecture blueprints, reference models, and design guidelines aligned with enterprise standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams on Java frameworks and AWS best practices.
• Evaluate and select appropriate AWS services to optimize solution performance, cost, and security.
• Drive cloud adoption strategies, including migration, automation, and CI/CD pipeline design.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements within solution designs.
• Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, and design workshops.
• Stay current with emerging cloud and Java technologies and recommend innovations.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Architect, or in a similar role designing enterprise applications.
• Strong proficiency in Java and related frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate.
• Hands-on experience architecting and deploying applications using AWS cloud services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, ECS, and CloudFormation.
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture principles, microservices, and serverless design patterns.
• Experience with infrastructure as code and automation tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
• Solid understanding of security best practices in cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in Agile or DevOps environments.

Nice to Have

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch or ELK stack.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or CodePipeline.
• Background in eCommerce.