Java Architect

Role Overview Seeking an experienced Java Solution Architect to lead enterprise application design and delivery across client engagements. This role blends deep technical expertise with consulting capability, delivery leadership, and the strategic use of modern AI tools to accelerate solutioning, improve quality, and enhance productivity. The ideal candidate will translate business requirements into scalable, secure, cloud-native architectures while guiding distributed teams and leveraging AI-driven engineering practices. Key Responsibilities Define end-to-end architecture for enterprise-grade Java applications. Design microservices, cloud-native, and event-driven solutions. Lead client discovery sessions, architecture workshops, and technical discussions. Create HLDs, LLDs, architecture diagrams, and reusable reference architectures. Provide technical leadership to onshore/offshore teams. Ensure adherence to coding standards, governance models, and best practices. Support pre-sales activities including solutioning, estimations, and technical proposals. Identify architectural risks and drive mitigation strategies. Ensure scalability, performance, security, and high availability. AI-Enabled Engineering & Solutioning Leverage AI-assisted development tools (code generation, automated documentation, intelligent test generation, impact analysis) into engineering workflows. Use AI platforms and LLM-based tools to accelerate solution design, estimation, prototyping, and modernization assessments. Evaluate and recommend AI-driven accelerators for client transformation programs. Promote responsible AI usage aligned with security, compliance, and client data policies. Contribute to internal AI-enabled reusable frameworks and accelerators. Technical Expertise Required Core Technologies Java (8/11/17+), Spring Boot, Spring Cloud REST APIs, Microservices Architecture Hibernate/JPA Messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) Cloud & DevOps AWS / Azure / GCP Docker, Kubernetes CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation) Data & Integration RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) API management and integration patterns Security & NFRs OAuth2, JWT, SSO Performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery Required Qualifications Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field 12+ years of software development experience 5+ years in architecture roles within services/consulting organizations Proven experience in client-facing technical leadership Experience delivering large-scale enterprise applications Experience with AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering accelerators Preferred Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) Experience in Healthcare, BFSI, Retail, or Manufacturing domains Exposure to modernization, migration, or digital transformation programs Experience evaluating AI/ML solution components within enterprise ecosystems Key Competencies Client-focused and outcome-driven mindset Strong communication and executive presentation skills Delivery ownership and accountability Ability to lead distributed and cross-functional teams Innovation-oriented approach with AI adoption mindset