Technical Architect

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Engineer / Architect with 15+ years of experience in building scalable, high-performance systems within the airline/aviation domain. This role demands deep expertise in Java, microservices, and cloud-native technologies, along with strong domain knowledge of airline systems. You will lead the design and development of mission-critical, high-volume, low-latency applications that support core airline operations, leveraging modern technologies including Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-volume, low-latency Java applications for mission-critical airline systems. Architect and implement microservices-based solutions with a focus on scalability, resilience, and performance. Work on core airline systems such as: Passenger Service Systems (PSS) Reservation and ticketing platforms Inventory and availability systems Departure Control Systems (DCS) Apply strong object-oriented design principles, design patterns, and best practices. Design and manage cloud-native applications on AWS and Azure. Implement and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes. Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using CloudFormation and Ansible. Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and delivery. Ensure system reliability, observability, and performance tuning in production environments. Write and maintain high-quality, testable code with strong unit and integration test coverage. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, architecture, and operations. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in mission-critical production systems. Mentor engineers and contribute to architectural governance and technical strategy. Required Skills & Experience 15+ years of hands-on Java development experience. Strong expertise in object-oriented design, SOLID principles, and design patterns. Proven experience building and scaling microservices architectures. Mandatory airline/aviation domain experience, including: Reservation systems Ticketing workflows Inventory management Passenger Service Systems (PSS) Departure Control Systems (DCS) Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes (mandatory) for container orchestration. Experience with Docker and containerization best practices. Proficiency in AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (CloudFormation, Ansible). Strong experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines. Expertise in building high-performance, scalable, and fault-tolerant systems. Solid experience with unit testing and integration testing frameworks. Soft Skills & Mindset Strong curiosity and focus on understanding the why behind solutions. Passion for collaborative problem-solving and teamwork. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and code quality. Continuous improvement mindset with a drive for engineering excellence. Nice to Have Knowledge of IATA standards (e.g., NDC, ONE Order). Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, messaging systems). Exposure to DevSecOps practices. Experience with GDS platforms or global airline systems. Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack). Required Skills ci/cd git java