Java Architect

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 1000000 - Rs 3500000 (ie INR 10 - 35 LPA)

Min Experience: 12+ years

Location: Mumbai

JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Java Architect with strong expertise in designing and architecting scalable, high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will drive technical solutions, define architecture standards, mentor development teams, and ensure the successful delivery of robust and secure applications.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-level application architectures using Java technologies.
• Define technical roadmaps, architecture frameworks, and development standards.
• Lead the design of Microservices, REST APIs, and distributed systems.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and development teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure application scalability, performance, security, and reliability.
• Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical governance activities.
• Guide development teams on best practices, design patterns, and solution implementation.
• Drive cloud adoption, DevOps practices, and modernization initiatives.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Core Java, Java 8/11/17+, Spring Boot, and Microservices Architecture.
• Expertise in designing RESTful APIs and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Design (OOD), Design Patterns, and SOLID Principles.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and performance optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.
• Proficiency in Git, Maven, Jenkins, and modern software development tools.

Good to Have

• Experience with event-driven architecture and domain-driven design (DDD).
• Exposure to frontend technologies such as React or Angular.
• Knowledge of AI-driven solutions and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience in system modernization and legacy application migration.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to mentor teams and drive technical excellence.
• Experience working in Agile and fast-paced delivery environments.

Must-have skills

Java 8, Spring Boot, Microservices

Good-to-have skills

cloud, DevOps