
Solutions Architect - Java
- Audubon, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
Solution Architect - Job Description
Position: Solution Architect
Location: Audubon, PA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 12 to 15 years
Key Focus: Java, Angular, Oracle, Cloud (AWS)Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect to design, develop, and optimize scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Frontend Technologies (React.js/Angular), Cloud Platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), and DevOps Practices. This role involves architectural decision-making, technical leadership, and hands-on development to ensure high-quality, high-performance applications.Responsibilities
1. Solution Architecture & Design
- Define and implement end-to-end architecture for web and cloud applications.
- Design scalable, resilient, and high-performance microservices using Java (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud).
- Develop API strategies, ensuring RESTful API integration and security best practices.
- Establish coding standards, design patterns, and best practices across frontend and backend development.
- Ensure modular, reusable, and extensible software architectures.
- Perform technical evaluations of new tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and Microservices using Spring Boot, Jersey, and Hibernate.
- Implement asynchronous messaging with Apache Kafka/RabbitMQ.
- Work with databases (SQL, PL/SQL - Oracle, NoSQL - Firebase) for optimized data storage and retrieval.
- Optimize performance and scalability using caching mechanisms (Redis, Memcached).
- Develop responsive, interactive UI components using Angular and modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Integrate UI components with RESTful APIs.
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility and UI performance optimization.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers for seamless user experience.
- Deploy applications on AWS/GCP/Azure with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD).
- Manage Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters for application deployment.
- Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting using ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Prometheus, and Grafana.
- Mentor junior developers and conduct knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Drive peer code reviews and unit testing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Security) to ensure seamless delivery.
- Manage project timelines, risks, and deliverables effectively.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers.
- Work closely with Product Managers, UI/UX Designers, DevOps, and QA Teams.
- Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and sprint planning.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.
Technical Skills
Backend Development: Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Hibernate/JPA
Frontend Development: Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap
Microservices & API Development: RESTful APIs, API Gateway
Messaging & Event-Driven Architecture: Java messaging services
Databases: Oracle, Firebase, Redis
Cloud & DevOps: AWS/GCP/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines
Soft Skills
Leadership: Ability to lead and mentor a team of developers.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and debugging skills.
Communication: Clear and effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Agile & Scrum: Experience in Agile development methodologies.