JAVA Backend Solutions Architect

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Role Overview

We are seeking a Backend Solutions Architect with strong expertise in Java Spring Boot, AWS cloud services, and OpenShift container platforms. This is a hands-on role focused on designing, implementing, and scaling enterprise-grade backend services for cloud-native and hybrid infrastructures. The architect will ensure solutions are secure, resilient, high-performing, and compliant with enterprise and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Architecture & Design

- Define and implement microservice-based backend architectures using Java and Spring Boot.

- Design RESTful and event-driven APIs for enterprise applications.

- Apply domain-driven design (DDD) practices for modular and maintainable solutions.

- Optimize backend performance using caching, load balancing, and resilient service patterns.

Cloud & Platform Engineering

- Architect and deploy services to AWS (ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS/DynamoDB, IAM).

- Leverage OpenShift/Kubernetes for container orchestration and workload scalability.

- Implement infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Helm).

- Ensure multi-AZ availability, failover, and disaster recovery.

Governance, Security & Compliance

- Apply IAM, OAuth2/OIDC, mTLS, and data encryption best practices.

- Ensure compliance with SOC1/2, PCI, GDPR/CCPA, and enterprise standards.

- Build secure CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and deployment gates.

Collaboration & Leadership

- Partner with architects, cloud engineers, and security teams on backend strategies.

- Mentor developers and DevOps engineers on best practices.

- Facilitate architecture reviews and guide modernization initiatives.

Preferred Experience

- Modernizing legacy applications into cloud-native microservices.

- Operating hybrid cloud architectures with AWS and OpenShift.

- Delivering backend systems in regulated, compliance-heavy industries.

- Designing large-scale transaction systems or event-driven platforms.

Qualifications & Requirements

Technical Skills

- Java & Spring Boot: 10+ years backend engineering experience with expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security.

- Cloud (AWS): Proficiency with ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS/DynamoDB, CloudWatch, IAM.

- Containers (OpenShift/Kubernetes): Experience deploying containerized workloads (Operators, ConfigMaps, service mesh).

- Linux: Strong administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning skills.

- Data & Messaging: Familiarity with RDBMS, NoSQL, Kafka, RabbitMQ, or SQS.

- DevOps: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, container registries, and infrastructure automation.

Soft Skills

- Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.

- Effective communication across technical and executive teams.

- Leadership experience in cloud adoption and backend modernization.

Education & Certifications

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

- Preferred: AWS Solutions Architect, Red Hat OpenShift Specialist / CKA, Linux (LPIC or RHCSA/RHCE).

Top Skills

Must Have

- AWS

- Developed Spring Boot apps and deployed to AWS

- OpenShift

Nice to Have

- Experience in banking, fintech, or regulated industries

- Familiarity with enterprise design objectives (Maintainable, Available, Secure, Scalable, Integrated)