Application Architect (Java, Azure must have)

Job Description: Application Architect

Location: Pune, India

Experience: 10–12 Years

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Architect with a strong background in full stack development (Java Spring and React.js) and Azure cloud architecture, to design, build, and lead the delivery of scalable, cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate combines solid hands-on development experience with deep architectural expertise on Microsoft Azure, and is equally comfortable driving high-level design decisions and getting into the code when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end architecture for applications from front-end UI to back-end services to cloud infrastructure
• Define and lead the Azure architecture strategy: App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, Azure SQL/Cosmos DB, API Management, Azure Storage, Service Bus/Event Grid
• Guide and review full stack development work, with back-end on Java Spring Boot / Spring Framework and front-end on React.js
• Architect RESTful APIs / microservices using Java Spring Boot
• Own CI/CD pipeline architecture using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Define security architecture (Azure AD/Entra ID, Key Vault, RBAC, networking/VNet design)
• Drive technical decisions on system design, scalability, and cloud cost optimization
• Partner with product managers, engineering leads, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical architecture
• Mentor developers and architects; lead code and design reviews
• Define application performance, monitoring, and observability standards (Azure Monitor, App Insights)

Required Skills & Experience

• 10–12 years of overall software development experience, with a strong background in Java Spring Boot / Spring Framework and React.js
• Proven experience as an Azure Architect or Solution Architect — minimum 4–5 years in an architecture capacity
• Strong background in backend development: Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Microservices and RESTful API design
• Strong database background: SQL Server / Azure SQL, and exposure to NoSQL (Cosmos DB), or Oracle/PostgreSQL
• Deep knowledge of Azure services: App Services, AKS, Functions, API Management, Storage, Service Bus, Key Vault, Azure AD/Entra ID
• Experience architecting microservices and containerized solutions (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS)
• Strong understanding of CI/CD, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code (ARM/Bicep/Terraform)
• Solid grasp of application security, scalability, and performance optimization principles
• Excellent communication skills able to engage both technical teams and business stakeholders

Good to Have

• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Developer Associate)
• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries
• Exposure to TypeScript, GraphQL, or Next.js
• Prior experience in a client-facing or consulting environment

Education

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field