Job Description:

Job Title: Solution Architect

Role Overview

We are seeking a Solution Architect with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Event-Driven Architecture to design and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise solutions. This role requires a blend of technical leadership, troubleshooting skills, and a deep understanding of application security and performance engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and Design Solutions:Develop end-to-end architecture for enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.Design event-driven architectures leveraging messaging platforms like Kafka or RabbitMQ.Define API strategies, integration patterns, and ensure adherence to design principles.Performance and Security:Establish non-functional requirements (NFRs) for performance, scalability, and security.Lead performance testing and tuning for microservices-based applications.Implement application security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, encryption, OWASP compliance).Troubleshooting and Optimization:Diagnose and resolve complex issues across distributed systems.Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.Collaboration and Leadership:Act as a bridge between business and technology teams.Mentor development teams on architecture standards and best practices.Participate in architecture reviews and governance processes.Innovation and Governance:Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate them into solution designs.Ensure compliance with architecture standards, security frameworks, and audit requirements.

Core Strengths

Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs.Proven experience in Microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).Hands-on knowledge of event-driven systems (Kafka,Skilled in performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling) and tuning techniques.Deep understanding of application security principles and secure coding practices.Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for distributed systems.Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science or related field.Experience: 13-15 years in software development and architecture.Technical Skills:Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Event-driven architecture.CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.Performance testing and optimization.Application security frameworks (OAuth2, SSL/TLS, OWASP).Cloud Expertise: AWS for hybrid and cloud-native deployments.Preferred Certifications:AWS Certified Solutions Architect.TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification.

Location:

This position can be based in any of the following locations:

Chennai

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