Java Lead / Solution Architect

Capgemini is hiring a Solution Architect responsible for leading solution architecture, design, and delivery alignment across enterprise platforms. This role focuses on defining effective technology solutions to complex business problems while leveraging existing systems, enterprise capabilities, and industry best practices.

The Solution Architect will partner with Delivery and Sustainment teams, along with Shared Services (QA, DevOps, etc.), to ensure alignment of architectural solutions with business goals. The role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to operate in complex, integrated, and mission-critical environments.

Your role

• Lead solution architecture design and define scalable, efficient, and reliable technology solutions
• Coordinate delivery estimates across solution, infrastructure, and data domains
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Partner with Delivery, QA, DevOps, and shared services teams to ensure alignment and successful execution
• Conduct architecture discussions and independently facilitate meetings with business and technical teams
• Present solutions, architecture designs, and recommendations to executives and leadership
• Work closely with offshore teams, including managing and assigning tasks
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Business Analysts to define scope and delivery estimates
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and best practices

• Strong experience in Solution Architecture and Design
• Expertise in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Hands-on experience with Java/J2EE, Spring, XML, JSON
• Experience working with open-source frameworks and technologies
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (SCRUM, Kanban) including epics, stories, and task-level planning
• Proven experience in cloud-first and hybrid cloud architectures
• Familiarity with design patterns and architecture principles
• Experience with Java web services and Microservices architecture
• Strong ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in complex, heterogeneous technology environments

Key competencies

• Ability to independently design solutions with minimal oversight
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to lead discussions and drive decision-making
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Experience managing and coordinating offshore teams
• Ability to translate business requirements into actionable technica, Is fully competent in its own area and has a deep understanding of related programming concepts software design and software development principles. Works autonomously with minimal supervision. Able to act as a key contributor in a complex environment, lead the activities of a team for software design and software development. Acts proactively to understand internalorexternal client needs and offers advice even when not asked. Able to assess and adapt to project issues, formulate innovative solutions, work under pressure and drive team to succeed against its technical and commercial goals. Aware of profitability needs and may manage costs for specific projectorwork area. Explains difficult concepts to a variety of audiences to ensure meaning is understood. Motivates other team members and creates informal networks with key contacts outside own area.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $82082 to $193,440

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)

• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)

• Life and disability insurance

• Employee assistance programs

• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini's discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Capgemini ist einer der weltweit führenden Anbieter von Management- und IT-Beratung, Technologie-Services und Digitaler Transformation. Als ein Wegbereiter für Innovation unterstützt das Unternehmen seine Kunden bei deren komplexen Herausforderungen rund um Cloud, Digital und Plattformen.