Senior Java Architect - Cloud Migration

Smartedge's Client
Birmingham, UK
3 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Amazon Web Services Applications Architecture Application Performance Management Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Cloud Storage Continuous Integration DevOps Prometheus Software Engineering
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Data Logging Google Cloud Grafana Containerization Kubernetes Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Hardware Infrastructure Cloud Migration Terraform Docker Microservices

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Architect to lead the design and implementation of our application migration from an on-premises environment to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with Kubernetes orchestration. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java development, cloud architecture, containerization, and scalable system design. Key Responsibilities:Analyze existing on-premises application architecture and identify migration requirements.Design scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based architecture on GCP utilizing Kubernetes for container orchestration.Develop detailed technical architecture and migration roadmaps.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, DevOps, security, and infrastructure.Lead the implementation of migration strategies, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.Define best practices for cloud-native application development and deployment.Optimize application performance, security, and cost-efficiency in the cloud environment.Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to development teams. Ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational policies.

Requirements

Qualifications:Proven experience as a Java architect with extensive experience in designing large-scale enterprise applications.In-depth knowledge of GCP services, such as Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, etc.Strong expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration.Experience in migrating applications from on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments.Solid understanding of microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.Familiarity with security best practices in cloud environments.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.Relevant certifications (e.g., GCP Professional Cloud Architect, Kubernetes certifications) are a plus.Experience with other cloud providers (AWS, Azure).Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager.Prior experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Stackdriver. If this sounds like a role you would be interested in or if you know someone in this field.

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