Technical Architect - Java/J2EE

Ideal Candidate Profile :- Proven experience in large-scale enterprise system architecture (preferably BFSI domain)- Strong track record in modernizing legacy systems to microservices/API-led architecture- Ability to balance hands-on design with architectural governanceTechnical Skills (Must Have) :- Strong expertise in Java / J2EE, Spring Boot, Spring MVC- Deep experience in RESTful API design and enterprise integration patterns- Strong knowledge of Microservices architecture and distributed systems- Experience in API security (OAuth, JWT), API gateway, and integration frameworks- Hands-on experience in Hibernate/JPA and relational databases (Oracle/MySQL/PostgreSQL)- Familiarity with application servers (JBoss/WebSphere/Tomcat)- Strong understanding of system design, scalability, resilience, and performance tuningKey Responsibilities :- Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards, design patterns, and technology roadmaps- Design end-to-end application architecture including microservices, APIs, integration, and data layers- Lead solution design, architecture reviews, and design validations for new initiatives and enhancements - Ensure solutions adhere to enterprise standards, security, scalability, and performance guidelines - Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams on complex design challenges - Collaborate with business, delivery, and infrastructure teams to align architecture with business goals- Evaluate and recommend technology stacks, frameworks, and tools for optimal solutions- Drive adoption of best practices in API design, microservices, and cloud-native development- Support critical production issues and ensure architectural integrity during incident resolution (ref:hirist.tech)