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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solution Architect - Java & Cloud data - **Company:** Apptad Inc. - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Warehousing, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Apache Hadoop, PostgreSQL, Enterprise Messaging Systems, MongoDB, NoSQL, OpenShift, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, SQL Databases, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring Cloud, Snowflake, Grafana, Apache Spark, Spring-boot, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Git, Togaf, Event Driven Architecture, Data Lakes, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Terraform, Stream Processing, Data Pipelines, Docker, Jenkins, Databricks, Microservices - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usaec2126229686218c440cebde9fb639b ## About the Role * 12+ years of IT experience with 5+ years as a Solution Architect. * Strong hands-on experience with Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices. * Experience designing enterprise applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP. * Strong knowledge of Cloud Data Architecture, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, ETL/ELT, and Data Pipelines. * Experience with Kafka, REST APIs, event-driven architecture, and distributed systems. * Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Snowflake, etc.). * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Jenkins, Git, and CI/CD pipelines. * Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies. * Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications * Experience in the Banking or Financial Services domain. * Knowledge of regulatory, security, and compliance standards. * Experience with API Gateway, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Observability tools. * Cloud Architect certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP) are highly preferred. * TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification is a plus. Nice to Have * Experience with AI/ML-enabled data platforms. * Knowledge of Databricks, Snowflake, Spark, or Hadoop ecosystems. * Experience in application modernization and legacy migration initiatives. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect Java & Cloud Data to join our team supporting enterprise initiatives at Ally Financial. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in designing scalable, cloud-native applications, modern data architectures, and enterprise integration solutions. 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