Java Technical Architect

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Java Technical Architect with deep expertise in E-Commerce and Retail platforms to lead the design, development, and modernization of large-scale enterprise applications.

This is a hands-on architecture role requiring strong technical leadership, solution design capabilities, and experience driving cloud-native, scalable, and high-performance systems.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building microservices-based distributed applications, designing API-first and event-driven architectures, and integrating critical retail systems including OMS, ERP, Inventory Management, Payments, Fulfillment, and Logistics platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, resilient, and high-performing enterprise applications using Java and modern cloud technologies.
• Lead modernization of monolithic applications into microservices-based architectures.
• Define and implement API-first and event-driven architecture patterns.
• Architect and integrate solutions across:
• Order Management Systems (OMS)
• ERP Platforms
• Inventory Management Systems
• Payment Gateways
• Fulfillment & Logistics Systems
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design sessions.
• Establish engineering best practices, development standards, and governance frameworks.
• Drive cloud-native adoption, CI/CD implementation, and DevSecOps practices.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues involving performance, scalability, and system reliability.
• Mentor senior developers and engineering teams on architecture, design patterns, and modern engineering practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions aligned with business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of software development experience with at least 5+ years in Architecture or Technical Leadership roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices Architecture.
• Expertise in designing and implementing Distributed Systems.
• Strong experience with REST APIs, API Gateways, Event Streaming, and Messaging Platforms.
• Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or similar event-driven technologies.
• Solid experience in Retail and E-Commerce ecosystems.
• Hands-on experience integrating:
• OMS
• ERP
• Inventory Management Systems
• Payment Systems / Payment Gateways
• Fulfillment Systems
• Logistics / Shipping Systems
• Strong experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Expertise in application monitoring, observability, performance tuning, and production support.
• Experience performing architecture governance, code reviews, and system design reviews.
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with major E-Commerce platforms and marketplace ecosystems.
• Exposure to Headless Commerce architectures.
• Experience with Social Commerce, Digital Commerce, or Omnichannel Retail platforms.
• Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD), CQRS, and Event Sourcing.
• Familiarity with AI-powered commerce solutions and intelligent recommendation systems.