Java Solution Architect

Role Summary : Seeking a Java Solution Architect to define and govern scalable, cloud-native architectures. The ideal candidate brings expert-level Java and Spring expertise, strong architectural leadership, and increasingly, hands-on experience with AI Native architecture patterns including RAG, LLMs, and cloud AI services.Key Responsibilities : - Design and own scalable application architectures and microservices for enterprise Java systems.- Produce High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation.- Lead architecture reviews and ensure adherence to coding and architectural best practices.- Mentor and guide development and QE teams on technical decisions.- Coordinate with onshore (client/partner) teams to align on priorities, requirements, and milestones.- Design AI Native architectures including RAG-based embeddings, Agentic frameworks, and LLM integrations.- Work with Azure cloud AI services for AI integration and deployment.- Implement and manage memory management strategies for AI-powered applications.- Conduct and lead code reviews across squads.- Drive DevOps automation and deployment pipelines.Skills & Experience Required : - 9+ years of software engineering experience; 13+ years preferred.- 35 years as an architect on technical design for both on-premises and cloud systems.- Expert proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Spring Batch.- 3+ years of AI Native architecture experience RAG, LLM deployment, memory management, cloud AI services.- Hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI, fine-tuning models, and GenAI integrations.- Strong skills in HLD and LLD, DevOps tooling (Maven, Git, CI/CD, Autosys).- Good to have : RPM Packaging and Linux.- Excellent communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.- Subject matter expert across multiple IS disciplines business solutions, systems development, security. (ref:hirist.tech)