Java Solutions Architect

We are seeking a seasoned Java Solutions Architect with deep expertise in enterprise digital platforms and Dev Ops practices to drive the technical strategy, architecture, and delivery of complex, multi-cloud solutions. This role demands a visionary leader who can combine architectural excellence, stakeholder collaboration, and hands‑on technical delivery across hybrid teams, supporting digital transformation initiatives within the automotive finance domain. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical foundation, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record of architecting secure, scalable, and future‑proof solutions in highly regulated environments.

• Architect Microservices Solutions:

  Lead the design and architecture of scalable, resilient, and maintainable microservices‑based systems leveraging Spring Boot and Domain‑Driven Design (DDD) principles.

• Domain‑Driven Design Implementation:

  Apply DDD methodologies to model complex business domains.

• Technical Leadership and Mentorship:

  Provide guidance and mentorship to development teams on best practices for microservices development, including API design, event‑driven architectures, and asynchronous communication.

• End‑to‑End Solution Delivery:

  Architect and oversee delivery of comprehensive digital solutions across web and mobile platforms, aligned with evolving business and technology strategies.

• API and Integration Design:

  Design RESTful APIs and event‑driven integrations that promote loose coupling, high cohesion, and seamless interoperability between microservices.

• Performance and Scalability Optimization:

  Enhance microservices performance and resilience by implementing caching, circuit breakers, load balancing, and other fault‑tolerant patterns.

• Security Best Practices:

  Define and enforce robust security standards for microservices, including OAuth2, JWT, and secure inter‑service communication protocols.

• Dev Ops and CI/CD
  
  Collaboration:
  
  

  Partner with Dev Ops teams to automate build, test, and deployment pipelines, ensuring rapid, reliable, and repeatable delivery cycles.

• Code Quality and Reviews:

  Establish and uphold coding standards, conduct thorough code reviews, and champion clean code aligned with DDD and microservices architecture.

• Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

  Implement comprehensive logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks to proactively detect, diagnose, and resolve production issues.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

  Collaborate closely with product owners, business analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet business objectives and deliver measurable value.

• Documentation:

  Maintain detailed architectural documentation, including service contracts, domain models, deployment diagrams, and technical specifications.

• Continuous Learning and Innovation:

  Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and Domain‑Driven Design to continuously refine architecture and development practices.

• 15+ years of experience in software architecture and solution design, preferably within financial services, banking, or automotive finance sectors.
• Proven track record delivering large‑scale, cloud‑native solutions using modern web frameworks and enterprise integration patterns.
• Expertise designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and leading Dev Ops adoption in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, including identity management, security, networking, and data integration.
• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems (loan servicing, origination, collections, billing) and heterogeneous system integrations.
• Experience working in regulated industries with a focus on compliance, data protection, and auditability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and align cross‑functional teams around a shared technical vision.
• Proven ability to lead agile, hybrid delivery models and collaborate effectively with globally distributed teams.
• Hands‑on experience with microservices, API‑first design, and integration middleware (e.g., Mule Soft, Apigee) is a plus.
• Knowledge of metrics‑driven performance evaluation and Dev Ops maturity frameworks preferred.
• General understanding of web development best practices including accessibility, performance optimization, SEO, and production monitoring.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as React and React Native.
• Solid expertise in open‑source technology stacks and web/API security.
• Strong background in enterprise digital applications, micro front‑end strategies, and open microservice architectures.
• Proficient in RESTful APIs, Graph
  
  QL, and integrating front‑end components with backend services.
• Extensive experience with software engineering best practices including unit testing, automation, design patterns, and peer reviews.
• Deep proficiency in Java and Spring Boot development.