Associate Architect – Java

Associate Architect – Java

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Solution Architecture & Design

• Design scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions using Java and Spring Boot.
• Translate business and functional requirements into technical architecture and solution designs.
• Define application architecture, integration patterns, technology choices, and technical standards.
• Design and develop microservices-based and cloud-ready applications.
• Create architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and solution documentation.
• Evaluate existing systems and recommend improvements to architecture, performance, and scalability.

2. Java Development & Technical Leadership

• Provide hands-on technical leadership across Java development projects.
• Develop and review applications using Core Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and REST APIs.
• Apply appropriate object-oriented design principles, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
• Conduct code and technical design reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Troubleshoot complex technical and production issues and drive root-cause resolution.
• Mentor developers and support teams in adopting engineering best practices.

3. Microservices & Integration

• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Work with messaging and event-driven technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or equivalent.
• Define integration solutions between internal applications, enterprise systems, and third-party platforms.
• Ensure APIs and services are designed for performance, scalability, security, and reusability.
• Apply appropriate patterns for distributed systems, fault tolerance, caching, and resilience.

4. Cloud, DevOps & Engineering Practices

• Design and support cloud-native applications using AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Work with technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, monitoring, and application observability.
• Promote automated testing and continuous integration practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve development processes, system reliability, and operational efficiency.

5. Database & Performance Management

• Design and optimize database solutions using SQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.
• Work with NoSQL databases where appropriate.
• Analyze application and database performance and implement optimization strategies.
• Design solutions that support high availability, scalability, and reliability.

6. Client & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with clients, product teams, business analysts, project managers, and engineering teams.
• Participate in technical discussions, requirement workshops, architecture reviews, and solution presentations.
• Explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify dependencies, risks, and technical constraints.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and strategic architecture decisions.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6–10 years of professional experience in Java software development and architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience with Core Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
• Proven experience designing and implementing microservices architectures.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, API design, distributed systems, and system integration.
• Experience with SQL databases and good understanding of database design and optimization.
• Exposure to Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging/event-driven technologies.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong knowledge of design patterns, SOLID principles, OOP, clean code, and software architecture principles.
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a global team.
• Strong stakeholder-management and technical leadership capabilities.
• Willingness to work from the Baner, Pune office.

Good to Have

• Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
• Experience in event-driven architecture.
• Knowledge of cloud-native architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience with application security, authentication, and authorization.
• Exposure to enterprise SAP or digital transformation projects.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Relevant Java or cloud certifications.