Technical Architect

Job Description Position: Technical Architect – Java Company: Anoud Technologies Experience: 10 – 15 Years Location: Chennai (Work from Office) Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role Anoud Technologies is looking for an experienced Technical Architect – Java to lead the architecture and design of enterprise applications. Key Responsibilities Own end-to-end architecture and solution design for enterprise applications. Stay actively involved in coding, debugging, and critical production issue resolution — this is a hands-on architecture role, not a purely advisory one. Design scalable application architecture, including High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) , using microservices, APIs, and event-driven patterns. Drive multi-application and third-party integrations , including APIs, payment systems, and external services. Lead cloud transformation initiatives , including migration from on-premise infrastructure to AWS / Azure / Kubernetes . Ensure high performance, scalability, availability, and security across all systems. Implement performance optimization strategies such as caching, asynchronous processing, and database tuning. Drive R&D and innovation through POCs , including areas such as: Chatbots / Typebots Document management systems WhatsApp and API integrations Explore and integrate AI / GenAI use cases into products and platforms. Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions (solution architecture). Lead technical governance through code reviews, design reviews, and enforcement of best practices. Mentor and guide engineering teams , and independently resolve complex technical challenges. Own end-to-end delivery , including CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and release stability. Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies and architecture improvements . Technical Skills Required Core Language Strong hands-on experience in Java Java 21 – basic working knowledge of newer language features (records, pattern matching, virtual threads, etc.) is expected Frameworks Spring Framework – solid understanding of layered architecture and modules (Spring Core, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security, Spring Cloud, etc.) Architecture & Design Practical understanding of Microservices architecture — knowing when and where to apply it (not just theoretical knowledge) Experience with monolithic to microservices migration for legacy systems Messaging & Streaming Working knowledge of Apache Kafka and use-case identification for messaging/event-driven architecture Exposure to Message Queues (Kafka / RabbitMQ / ActiveMQ or similar) Database Strong experience with Oracle DB as the backend database Understanding of DB integration with messaging queues Caching Hands-on experience with Redis for caching implementation DevOps / Tools Proficiency with Git for source control and branching strategies Experience with Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline setup and management Cloud & Integrations Experience with cloud platforms — AWS / Azure — and containerization/orchestration using Kubernetes Experience leading on-premise to cloud migration initiatives Hands-on experience with API and third-party integrations (payment gateways, external services, WhatsApp/API integrations, etc.) Good to Have Basic knowledge of AI (AI-assisted development tools, LLM integration basics, or applied AI/GenAI concepts) is an added advantage Exposure to building chatbots/typebots or document management systems Ideal Candidate Profile Strong balance of architecture ownership + hands-on coding — comfortable owning HLD/LLD as well as writing code and fixing production issues. Comfortable working on POCs, R&D, and rapid prototyping to validate new ideas and technologies. Experience leading cloud transformation (on-premise to AWS/Azure/Kubernetes). Experience driving legacy modernization initiatives (monolith → microservices). Curious and current on AI/GenAI trends , with an interest in applying them to real products. A go-getter attitude — proactive, ownership-driven, and comfortable navigating ambiguity. Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Qualifications Bachelor's/master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. 10–15 years of relevant experience in Java application development, with proven experience in technical/solution architecture.