Solution Architect (70%) / Senior Java Developer (30%)

Role Overview As a Lead Solution Architect, you will provide strategic technical leadership by defining enterprise-wide architecture, driving technology transformation initiatives, and ensuring alignment between business objectives and technology solutions. In addition to architecture leadership, you will remain hands-on with Java and Spring Boot development, contributing to the design and implementation of critical applications, APIs, and cloud-native services. This role requires a strong blend of enterprise architecture expertise, stakeholder management, cloud technologies, and modern software engineering practices to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. Key Responsibilities Strategic Architecture Leadership (70%) Develop and maintain enterprise solution architecture strategies aligned with business goals and technology roadmaps. Define target-state architectures and guide technology modernization initiatives. Lead architecture reviews, governance processes, and technical design decisions across multiple programs and teams. Create architectural roadmaps and standards for cloud adoption, microservices, API management, and system integration. Collaborate with business leaders, product owners, and executive stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve business outcomes. Ensure architecture designs meet security, compliance, performance, reliability, and scalability requirements. Drive enterprise integration strategies across internal and external systems. Define and monitor architecture KPIs, technical debt management strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead technical risk assessments and mitigation planning. Provide architectural leadership during project delivery and production support activities. Enterprise Solution Design Architect enterprise-grade applications using cloud-native and microservices-based architectures. Design scalable RESTful APIs and event-driven integration solutions. Define application, data, integration, and security architecture patterns. Lead cloud architecture design and implementation across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments. Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture principles and industry best practices. Team Leadership & Mentorship Mentor solution architects, technical leads, and development teams. Facilitate architecture communities of practice and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Guide development teams on architectural standards, design patterns, and engineering best practices. Participate in technical hiring and capability development initiatives. Hands-on Java Development (30%) Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot. Build scalable microservices and REST APIs using modern Java frameworks. Contribute to application architecture, coding standards, and code reviews. Develop cloud-native solutions leveraging containerization and orchestration platforms. Implement secure coding practices and application security controls. Troubleshoot complex production issues and provide technical guidance to development teams. Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes. Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability. Participate in sprint planning, technical design discussions, and development activities for strategic initiatives. Qualifications 10+ years of IT experience with a strong background in Solution Architecture and Java development. Proven experience leading enterprise-wide architecture initiatives and driving technology transformation programs. Strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, REST APIs, and Microservices architecture. Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Deep understanding of API management, event-driven architecture, integration patterns, and security best practices. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices. Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases. Demonstrated leadership experience mentoring architects, technical leads, and development teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage both technical and business audiences. Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Preferred …