Software Architect II Java GCP - Java, Azure, System Architecture

Role Proficiency

Leverage expertise in a technology area (e.g. Java Microsoft technologies or Mainframe/legacy) to design system architecture.

Knowledge Examples

• Domain/ Industry Knowledge: Basic knowledge of standard business processes within the relevant industry vertical and customer business domain
• Technology Knowledge: Demonstrates working knowledge of more than one technology area related to own area of work (e.g. Java/JEE 5+ Microsoft technologies or Mainframe/legacy) customer technology landscape multiple frameworks (Struts JSF Hibernate etc.) within one technology area and their applicability. Consider low level details such as data structures algorithms APIs and libraries and best practices for one technology stack configuration parameters for successful deployment and configuration parameters for high performance within one technology stack
• Technology Trends: Demonstrates working knowledge of technology trends related to one technology stack and awareness of technology trends related to least two technologies
• Architecture Concepts and Principles: Demonstrates working knowledge of standard architectural principles models patterns (e.g. SOA N-Tier EDA etc.) and perspective (e.g. TOGAF Zachman etc.) integration architecture including input and output components existing integration methodologies and topologies source and external system non functional requirements data architecture deployment architecture architecture governance
• Design Patterns Tools and Principles: Applies specialized knowledge of design patterns design principles practices and design tools. Knowledge of documentation of design using tolls like EA
• Software Development Process Tools & Techniques: Demonstrates thorough knowledge of end-to-end SDLC process (Agile and Traditional) SDLC methodology programming principles tools best practices (refactoring code code package etc.)
• Project Management Tools and Techniques: Demonstrates working knowledge of project management process (such as project scoping requirements management change management risk management quality assurance disaster management etc.) tools (MS Excel MPP client specific time sheets capacity planning tools etc.)
• Project Management: Demonstrates working knowledge of project governance framework RACI matrix and basic knowledge of project metrics like utilization onsite to offshore ratio span of control fresher ratio SLAs and quality metrics
• Estimation and Resource Planning: Working knowledge of estimation and resource planning techniques (e.g. TCP estimation model) company specific estimation templates
• Working knowledge of industry knowledge management tools (such as portals wiki) company and customer knowledge management tools techniques (such as workshops classroom training self-study application walkthrough and reverse KT)
• Technical Standards Documentation & Templates: Demonstrates working knowledge of various document templates and standards (such as business blueprint design documents and test specifications)
• Requirement Gathering and Analysis: Demonstrates working knowledge of requirements gathering for ( non functional) requirements analysis for functional and non functional requirement analysis tools (such as functional flow diagrams activity diagrams blueprint storyboard) techniques (business analysis process mapping etc.) and requirements management tools (e.g.MS Excel) and basic knowledge of functional requirements gathering. Specifically identify Architectural concerns and to document them as part of IT requirements including NFRs
• Solution Structuring: Demonstrates working knowledge of service offering and products

Additional Comments

Looking for a Senior Java Architect with 12+ years of experience. Key responsibilities include

• Excellent technical background and end to end architecture to design and implement scalable maintainable and high performing systems integrating front end technologies with back-end services.

• Collaborate with front-end teams to architect React -based user interfaces that are robust, responsive and aligned with overall technical architecture.

• Expertise in cloud-based applications on Azure, leveraging key Azure services.

• Lead the adoption of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automation, monitoring and logging to ensure reliable and efficient deployment cycles.

• Provide technical leadership to development teams, guiding them in building solutions that adhere to best practices, industry standards and customer requirements.

• Conduct code reviews to maintain high quality code and collaborate with team to ensure code is optimized for performance, scalability and security.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to defined requirements and deliver technical solutions aligned with business goals.

• Excellent communication skills

• Mentor team members providing guidance on technical challenges and helping them grow their skill set.

• Good to have experience in GCP and retail domain.

Skills: Devops, Azure, Java

Must-Haves

Java (12+ years), React, Azure, DevOps, Cloud Architecture

Strong Java architecture and design experience.

Expertise in Azure cloud services.

Hands-on experience with React and front-end integration.

Proven track record in DevOps practices (CI/CD, automation).

Notice period - 0 to 15days only

Location: Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi, Bangalore, Trivandrum

Excellent communication and leadership skills.