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Job Title: Java Solution Architect

Position Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Java Solutions Architect with deep expertise in enterprise digital platforms and DevOps 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.

Roles and Responsibilities

• 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.
• DevOps and CI/CD Collaboration:
  Partner with DevOps 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.

Qualifications

• 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 DevOps 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., MuleSoft, Apigee) is a plus.
• Knowledge of metrics-driven performance evaluation and DevOps 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, GraphQL, 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.
  Compensation, Benefits and Duration

  Minimum Compensation: USD 52,000
  Maximum Compensation: USD 182,000
  Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
  Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
  This position is available for independent contractors
  No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post