Technical Architect (Java)

• Ensure alignment with business strategy and product goals.

• Design solution architecture based on business requirements.

• Present solution alternatives and lead architectural decision-making with stakeholders.

• Define non-functional requirements.

• Design technical architecture (application, security, and infrastructure).

• Validate technical feasibility with technical stakeholders.

• Review and optimize existing code to improve quality, performance, and maintainability.

• Define tech stack, technical standards, best practices, and technical guidelines.

Technical Skills

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering and at least 2 years in Technical Architect or Senior Technical Leadership roles.

• Hands-on experience across backend, frontend, and cloud infrastructure.

• Strong expertise in Domain-Driven Design (DDD), SOLID principles, Hexagonal Architecture, Clean Architecture, Modular Architecture

• Proficiency in Microservices, API design, Event-driven architecture and Micro-frontends

• Solid experience with AWS cloud platforms.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and DevOps best practices.

• Experience modernizing, optimizing, and upgrading legacy systems.

• Graduate of a Systems Engineering degree or similar.

Hands-on Development Experience

• Kotlin or Java

• Quarkus or Spring Boot

• SQL and NoSQL databases

• Kafka

• AWS

• React, HTML and JavaScript, * Ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies.

• Familiarity with LMS and educational technology ecosystems is a plus: LTI, H5P, SCORM, xAPI, LRS

• Strong understanding of Data modelling, Integration patterns and Security best practices

• Knowledge of Extreme Programming and Software Craftsmanship principles (nice to have).

• Proficiency in Documentation, Architecture decision processes, UML, C4 modeling, AWS diagrams, Flow charts, Data flow diagrams, Sequence diagrams, Threat modelling, non-functional requirements

• Strong experience using AI tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude.

• Experience defining AI frameworks, Skills and rules, AI agent profiles, Prompt libraries

• Ensure performance, scalability, reliability, maintainability, privacy, and security.

• Research technical topics, evaluate options, and conduct Proofs of Concept (PoCs).

• Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making processes.

• Support DevSecOps and CI/CD initiatives.

Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down complex problems into manageable components.

• Communication: Clear and e ective verbal and written communication skills.

• Technical Leadership: Ability to guide engineering teams, influence decisions, and drive alignment toward architectural goals without direct authority.

• Collaboration and Teamwork: Strong ability to work across cross-functional teams.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Problem-Solving: Strategic thinking to resolve complex technical challenges.

• Attention to Detail: Ensures high standards in design and implementation.

• Organization: Ability to structure work, manage multiple initiatives, and balance short term delivery with long-term architecture goals.

• Responsibility: Ownership of technical decisions and their impact.

• Proactivity: Anticipates risks, identifies opportunities for improvement, and acts before issues arise.

• Stakeholder Management: Strong capability to engage, influence, and align stakeholders at di erent levels.