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…