Happiest Minds - Java Architect - Distributed Enterprise Applications

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Job Description : Java Architect / Solution Architect / Enterprise : : 12 -18 Years Job Summary • We are looking for a seasoned Java Architect to define and drive the architecture of large-scale, distributed enterprise applications. This role requires deep technical expertise in the Java ecosystem, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to align technology solutions with business Responsibilities : • Define and own solution architecture for enterprise-grade applications • Design scalable, secure, and high-performance systems using Java technologies • Drive microservices and cloud-native architecture adoption • Collaborate with business and product teams to translate requirements into technical solutions • Establish and enforce architecture standards, governance, and best practices • Lead technical design discussions, code reviews, and architecture reviews • Guide teams on design patterns, performance optimization, and scalability strategies • Work closely with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD and automation pipelines • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where relevant • Mentor and coach engineering teams across multiple Skills : • Strong expertise in Java (8/11/17+) • Deep experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate/JPA • Proven track record in Microservices Architecture & Distributed Systems • Strong experience in RESTful APIs and API design • Hands-on experience with Cloud Platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP) • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes • Strong database knowledge (SQL & NoSQL Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.) • Experience in event-driven architecture (Kafka / RabbitMQ) • Strong understanding of Design Patterns and SOLID principles • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure Skills : • Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) • Knowledge of Reactive Programming (Spring WebFlux) • Familiarity with API Gateway & Service Mesh (Istio, Kong, Apigee) • Experience in Security frameworks (OAuth2, JWT, SSO) • Exposure to Observability & Monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) • Experience in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud Responsibilities : • Define reference architectures, design guidelines, and reusable frameworks • Ensure non-functional requirements (scalability, availability, security, performance) are met • Conduct architecture reviews and risk assessments • Drive modernization initiatives (monolith to microservices, cloud migration) • Support pre-sales and solutioning & Stakeholder Management : • Act as a technical advisor to stakeholders and leadership • Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams • Drive technical decision-making and innovation culture • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, DevOps, : • Bachelors / Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Soft Skills • Strong communication and presentation skills • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities • Ability to influence and drive consensus across teams Nice To Have • Experience in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) • Exposure to pre-sales, RFP/RFI, client solutioning • Domain experience in BFSI / Retail / Healthcare / EdTech What We Offer • Opportunity to lead large-scale digital transformation programs • Work on cloud-native, high-impact enterprise solutions • Growth into Principal Architect / CTO track roles (ref:hirist.tech)