Technical Architect

Job Description

Position: Technical Architect – Java

Company: Anoud Technologies

Experience: 10 – 15 Years

Location: Chennai (Work from Office)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Anoud Technologies is looking for an experienced Technical Architect – Java to lead the architecture and design of enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end architecture and solution design for enterprise applications.
• Stay actively involved in coding, debugging, and critical production issue resolution — this is a hands-on architecture role, not a purely advisory one.
• Design scalable application architecture, including High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD), using microservices, APIs, and event-driven patterns.
• Drive multi-application and third-party integrations, including APIs, payment systems, and external services.
• Lead cloud transformation initiatives, including migration from on-premise infrastructure to AWS / Azure / Kubernetes.
• Ensure high performance, scalability, availability, and security across all systems.
• Implement performance optimization strategies such as caching, asynchronous processing, and database tuning.
• Drive R&D and innovation through POCs, including areas such as:
• Chatbots / Typebots
• Document management systems
• WhatsApp and API integrations
• Explore and integrate AI / GenAI use cases into products and platforms.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions (solution architecture).
• Lead technical governance through code reviews, design reviews, and enforcement of best practices.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, and independently resolve complex technical challenges.
• Own end-to-end delivery, including CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and release stability.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies and architecture improvements.

Technical Skills Required

Core Language

• Strong hands-on experience in Java
• Java 21 – basic working knowledge of newer language features (records, pattern matching, virtual threads, etc.) is expected

Frameworks

• Spring Framework – solid understanding of layered architecture and modules (Spring Core, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security, Spring Cloud, etc.)

Architecture & Design

• Practical understanding of Microservices architecture — knowing when and where to apply it (not just theoretical knowledge)
• Experience with monolithic to microservices migration for legacy systems

Messaging & Streaming

• Working knowledge of Apache Kafka and use-case identification for messaging/event-driven architecture
• Exposure to Message Queues (Kafka / RabbitMQ / ActiveMQ or similar)

Database

• Strong experience with Oracle DB as the backend database
• Understanding of DB integration with messaging queues

Caching

• Hands-on experience with Redis for caching implementation

DevOps / Tools

• Proficiency with Git for source control and branching strategies
• Experience with Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline setup and management

Cloud & Integrations

• Experience with cloud platforms — AWS / Azure — and containerization/orchestration using Kubernetes
• Experience leading on-premise to cloud migration initiatives
• Hands-on experience with API and third-party integrations (payment gateways, external services, WhatsApp/API integrations, etc.)

Good to Have

• Basic knowledge of AI (AI-assisted development tools, LLM integration basics, or applied AI/GenAI concepts) is an added advantage
• Exposure to building chatbots/typebots or document management systems

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong balance of architecture ownership + hands-on coding — comfortable owning HLD/LLD as well as writing code and fixing production issues.
• Comfortable working on POCs, R&D, and rapid prototyping to validate new ideas and technologies.
• Experience leading cloud transformation (on-premise to AWS/Azure/Kubernetes).
• Experience driving legacy modernization initiatives (monolith → microservices).
• Curious and current on AI/GenAI trends, with an interest in applying them to real products.
• A go-getter attitude — proactive, ownership-driven, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in Java application development, with proven experience in technical/solution architecture.