Senior Java Architect

Job Description :

We are seeking a Senior Architect to join our high-performance architecture team that actively contributes to the delivery of cutting-edge solutions, writes production-quality code, resolves critical production issues, and drives the organization toward future technological success. As a key player in steering our architecture towards scalability, resilience, and cost-effectiveness, you will ensure that our systems meet the highest standards of performance while aligning with business goals.

The ideal candidate is not only technically excellent but also a collaborative leader who stays ahead of industry trends, mentor engineers, and promotes innovation across the organization. This role is perfect for an architect who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about both technical strategy and hands-on implementation.

Key Responsibilities :

Hands-On Development and Delivery :

Design and implement high-quality, scalable architecture solutions.

Actively contribute to writing production-grade code and lead critical development projects.

Participate in pair programming sessions with developers to ensure knowledge transfer and adherence to best practices.

Collaborate with engineering teams to improve code quality, system performance, and reduce technical debt.

Production Support and Critical Issue Resolution :

Lead the resolution of high-priority production incidents, ensuring system stability and resilience.

Build and maintain proactive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for better observability of production environments.

Contribute to post-mortem reviews, sharing lessons learned, and driving improvements for future incidents.

Strategic Alignment and Future Planning :

Align the architecture roadmap with business objectives and long-term growth strategies.

Design systems that are flexible, scalable, and able to accommodate future business needs.

Proactively identify and adopt emerging technologies that provide competitive advantages to the organization.

System Resilience, Performance, and Scalability :

Architect systems with a focus on high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.

Design solutions for scalability, ensuring that the architecture can grow as business demand increases.

Conduct regular performance audits and health checks to optimize system reliability and efficiency.

Leadership and Collaboration :

Act as a mentor and coach for other engineers, providing guidance on architecture and best practices.

Lead cross-functional initiatives, collaborating with DevOps, Security, and Product teams to ensure smooth project delivery.

Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement by organizing internal knowledge-sharing sessions and retrospectives.

Governance, Standards, and Compliance :

Define and enforce architectural best practices, coding standards, and ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.

Perform regular architectural reviews and technical health checks to ensure the architecture's robustness and security.

Cost Optimization and Efficiency :

Design cost-effective architectures, particularly in cloud environments, optimizing resource usage while minimizing expenses.

Automate workflows for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment to enhance efficiency and reduce manual overhead.

Innovation and Thought Leadership :

Lead proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives to explore new technologies and assess their suitability for the organization.

Present findings and technical strategies to leadership and key stakeholders, translating complex ideas into actionable business impacts.

Drive a culture of innovation by encouraging experimentation and supporting technical teams in adopting new tools and frameworks.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

15+ years of hands-on experience in software architecture and design, preferably in large-scale enterprise environments.

Strong analytical skills with deep understanding of data structures and algorithms, code optimization techniques and strong debugging skills.

Excellent with quality measures , appreciation for existing software assets with deep understanding of monolithic and distributed systems.

Strong expertise in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#) and modern frameworks (Spring Boot, Node.js, etc.).

Deep experience in cloud-native architecture (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), microservices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Proven track record of writing production-quality code and leading the delivery of complex systems.

Expertise in building resilient, scalable, and fault-tolerant systems.

Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines, and automation tools.

Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) and incident management processes.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience working in high-performance, agile teams with a focus on rapid delivery.

Strong knowledge of security and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, SOX, PCI-DSS).

Deep understanding of database design and optimization (SQL / NoSQL).

Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor and inspire other engineers.

Proven ability to manage technical debt and drive architectural improvements in legacy systems.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of technology with a team that shapes the future of our business.

Influence high-impact decisions and play a critical role in the company's technological evolution.

A collaborative environment that encourages innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.

Work with top-notch engineers and architects in solving complex problems that drive business success.