Java Solution Architect

We are seeking an experienced Java Solution Architect to design and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, Kafka, Cloud Technologies, Distributed Systems, and Enterprise Architecture.

This is a hands-on architecture role requiring the ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions and collaborate closely with engineering, product, DevOps, and business stakeholders., * Design end-to-end technical solutions and application architectures using Java technologies.

• Define High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), architecture patterns, and technical standards.
• Architect scalable and resilient Java/Spring Boot microservices and distributed applications.
• Lead solution design across application, integration, database, cloud, and infrastructure layers.
• Design RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and enterprise integration solutions.
• Architect solutions using Kafka and messaging/event-streaming technologies.
• Evaluate existing applications and recommend modernization, migration, and technology strategies.
• Ensure solutions meet requirements for scalability, performance, security, availability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with developers, DevOps engineers, product managers, business stakeholders, and other architects.
• Provide technical leadership, conduct architecture/design and code reviews, and mentor development teams.
• Support cloud adoption and application modernization initiatives.
• Troubleshoot complex architectural and production issues and recommend effective technical solutions.
• Establish and enforce best practices around architecture, design patterns, coding standards, and engineering quality.

• 10+ years of experience in Java/software engineering with significant experience in solution architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java 11/17+.
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and Spring Cloud.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing Microservices Architecture.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, API design, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and cloud-native architecture.
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong SQL and database knowledge; Oracle experience preferred.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, scalability, performance optimization, and system reliability.
• Experience with architecture documentation, technical design reviews, and enterprise application modernization.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder-management, and technical leadership skills.
• Must be comfortable working onsite in Jersey City, NJ and attending the final interview in person (F2F).