Senior Software Architect - Java

Senior Software Architect

Location : Hybrid – Gurugram

Department : Technology / Engineering

Experience Level : 8+ Years

Employment Type : Full-Time

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Architect - Java to join our growing technology team. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable web applications across the front-end and back-end. You'll work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions while mentoring a team of developers and driving best practices in architecture, code quality, and DevOps.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership :

Lead the full stack development lifecycle : design, development, deployment, and maintenance.

Define and implement scalable architecture for web applications and services.

Drive engineering best practices including CI / CD, code reviews, automated testing, and agile development.

Stay updated with new technology trends and assess their applicability.

Team Management :

Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers.

Lead sprint planning, estimations, and task breakdown.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

Cross-functional Collaboration :

Work with product managers and designers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Coordinate with DevOps, QA, and UI / UX teams to ensure seamless product delivery.

Coding & Delivery :

Be hands-on with both front-end and back-end development.

Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and performance.

Own and deliver critical features and system components.

Required Skills and Experience

8+ years of full stack development experience, including 3+ years in a technical leadership role.

Strong proficiency in both front-end (e.g., React, Angular, Vue) and back-end (e.g., Node.js, Java, Python, Ruby, .NET) technologies.

Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, Microservices, and modern web architecture.

Experience with databases – both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB).

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Proficiency in Git, Docker, and CI / CD pipelines.

Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

PREFERRED :

Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

Exposure to GraphQL or serverless architectures.

Prior experience working in a startup or high-growth environment.

Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks.