IT & Software

Java Architect

Tekshapers

Toronto · Ontario · Canada

Seeking an experienced Java Technical Lead / Architect to provide technical leadership and solution architecture for enterprise applications. The role will be responsible for designing scalable solutions, driving application modernization, providing hands-on technical guidance, and ensuring adherence to architecture, security, performance, and coding standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end architecture and technical design for Java-based enterprise applications.
  • Design scalable, secure, resilient, and maintainable application solutions.
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices, and related technologies.
  • Define application architecture, integration patterns, reusable frameworks, and technical standards.
  • Lead Java/JDK upgrades, application modernization, and legacy platform transformation initiatives.
  • Review existing applications and recommend improvements across architecture, performance, security, and maintainability.
  • Conduct design and code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering best practices.
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide guidance on root-cause analysis and resolution.
  • Collaborate with business, application, infrastructure, security, DevOps, and architecture teams.
  • Provide technical estimates and support solution planning and delivery.
  • Mentor developers and provide technical direction to onshore/offshore engineering teams.
  • Support CI/CD, automated deployments, containerization, and cloud/platform modernization.
  • Evaluate technical dependencies and proactively identify architecture and delivery risks.
  • Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture, security, and technology standards.

Technical Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience with Java / J2EE
  • Spring, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices
  • Strong knowledge of design patterns, object-oriented design, and enterprise application architecture
  • Experience with application servers/platforms such as JBoss, WebSphere, WebLogic, or Open Liberty
  • Experience with SQL and relational databases
  • Knowledge of Kafka or other messaging/event-driven technologies
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Git, Maven/Gradle
  • Exposure to Azure, GCP, or AWS is an advantage
  • Strong understanding of API integration, authentication, security, logging, monitoring, and performance optimization
  • Experience with Java modernization/migration initiatives is highly desirable

Preferred Experience

  • 10+ years of Java/application development experience with significant experience in a Technical Lead or Architect capacity.
  • Banking / Financial Services (BFSI) experience preferred.
  • Strong stakeholder communication and technical presentation skills.

“Tekshapers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.”

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Reference: WJ-5769_48730

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