JAVA Solutions Architect

Role Expectations:

• Solution Architecture: Expertise in designing scalable, reliable, and secure application architectures, including microservices patterns, API design, and data modeling. Ability to evaluate and select appropriate technologies.
• Java Full Stack Development: Expertise in Java, Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud), RESTful APIs, ORM frameworks (Hibernate/JPA), and related technologies.
• Node.js Development: Proficiency in Node.js, Express.js, asynchronous programming, and related ecosystem tools.
• Microservices: Deep understanding of microservices principles, patterns (e.g., Service Discovery, Circuit Breaker, API Gateway), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Database Management: Proficient in MySQL database design, development, optimization, and understanding of database scaling strategies. Experience with NoSQL databases is advantageous.
• Business Intelligence: Expertise with Power BI for designing data models, developing complex reports and dashboards, and implementing BI solutions.
• Application Server: Strong understanding of Apache Tomcat (or similar like Nginx) for application deployment and configuration.
• Android Development: Experience in managing the development lifecycle of native Android applications.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• End-to-end project lifecycle management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Strong understanding of both Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and traditional project management methodologies.
• Ability to define project scope, deliverables, architectural blueprints, and success criteria.
• Skill in developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project and architectural risks.
• Experience in managing project resources effectively.
• Ability to track and report on project progress, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Experience in managing and tracking project KPIs.
• Procurement and vendor management experience.

Qualifications:

• Degree: B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Experience: 12+ years of software development and architecture experience with at least 7 years in a technical leadership/project management role, including significant experience in solution architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience in Java and Node.js technology stacks and full-stack development.
• Proven experience designing and implementing Microservices architectures.
• Proven experience with Power BI for data modeling, visualization, and reporting solutions.
• Proficient in MySQL or similar relational databases; experience with NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Experience in managing and leading a team of at least 15+ developers.
• Experience in native Android application development.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly desirable.

Key Success Metrics

• On-time and within-budget project delivery
• Quality and robustness of architectural solutions
• Scalability and performance of delivered applications
• Quality of deliverables (e.g., defect rate, code quality metrics)
• Team productivity and efficiency
• Stakeholder satisfaction
• Adherence to architectural standards and project management best practices
• Successful adoption and implementation of new technologies and patterns