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)