Senior Architect - Java/J2EE Technologies

Senior Architect Java

Location : Mumbai, India

Reporting To : AVP Enterprise Architecture

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Engineering or a relevant field is preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of overall experience in software development and enterprise application architecture.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Technical Architect or Technology Specialist in Java/J2EE technologies.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering enterprise-scale, high-performance applications.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on expertise in Java and J2EE technologies.
• Experience with Spring Framework, EJB, Hibernate, JSP, Servlets, and Core Java.
• Proficiency in Node.js, Express.js, or similar backend frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Design, Design Patterns, and Software Architecture principles.
• Experience working with application servers such as WebLogic, Tomcat, and JBoss.
• Expertise in developing and integrating SOAP, WS-Security, and RESTful Web Services.
• Experience with offline and NoSQL databases such as IndexedDB and MongoDB.
• Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns, distributed systems, and API-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of software development best practices, performance optimization, scalability, and security.
  
  

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates from the following industries will be preferred :

• Information Technology (IT)
• IT Enabled Services (ITES)
• Shared Services
• Banking & Financial Services
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise applications and technology solutions within the defined scope, quality standards, and timelines.
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions by leveraging software architecture principles, design patterns, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand functional and non-functional requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Define application architecture, integration strategy, and technology roadmap aligned with organizational objectives.
• Recommend appropriate integration patterns and best practices for integrating new and existing enterprise applications.
• Prepare and maintain architecture documents, technical specifications, and design artifacts.
• Analyze existing systems, identify architectural bottlenecks, and redesign or re-engineer solutions to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Support development, deployment, and integration activities by providing technical consultation and issue resolution.
• Drive the adoption of emerging technologies, frameworks, and architecture standards to ensure modern, future-ready solutions.
• Mentor, coach, and train development teams to strengthen technical capabilities and reduce delivery risks.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security guidelines, performance benchmarks, and architectural governance.
  
  

Preferred Certifications

The following certifications will be an added advantage :

• Oracle Certified Professional (Java)
• Oracle Certified Master Java Enterprise Architect
• Spring Professional Certification
• Any relevant Enterprise Architecture certification
  
  

(ref:hirist.tech)