We are seeking a talented and motivated J2EE Technical Architect to join our team. A key initiative to modernize Java-based microservices, including framework upgrades, authentication & authorization hardening, and cloud migration. The ideal candidate will possess a versatile skill set, combining expertise in Java, Spring Boot, security, and cloud-based environments. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. This is a technical architect role needs to help the in-house team upskill and work along with the broader engineering team.
Experience should have 12+ Years into J2EE backend development with at least 4+ years as an Architect.
Define, document, and own the end-to-end technical architecture for Java-based microservices modernization initiatives.
Advanced proficiency in Java (8/11/17/21), Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture, including major version upgrade strategies.
Strong expertise in authentication & authorization frameworks (OAuth2, JWT, SSO) and enterprise security/API access-control patterns.
Experience architecting secrets management solutions (e.g., Vault or equivalent) for externalizing hardcoded credentials/certificates.
Hands-on experience migrating applications from legacy platforms to modern container/cloud platforms (Kubernetes, AWS, GCP).
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and event-driven architectures (Kafka).
Experience with relational (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) databases.
Must have experience with unit and integration testing frameworks (JUnit, Jest).
Architectural Design & Strategy: define, document, and maintain technical architecture frameworks (application software and infrastructure).
Technical Leadership: lead development teams through project lifecycles, ensuring high-quality code and compliance with standards.
Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to development best practices.
Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues in a timely manner.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
Should have good oral and written communication.
Should be a good team player.
Should be proactive and adaptive.
Key Skills: Core-Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, Microservices, Authentication & Authorization, OAuth2/JWT/SSO, Cloud (AWS/GCP), REST APIs, Junit, Jest, Mockito's, TDD, DDD.
