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Java Architect

Java Architect

IconGreater Toronto Area, Canada
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We’re seeking an experienced Application Architect to lead the technical design and implementation of scalable, modern enterprise applications. This role is responsible for ensuring solutions align with defined architecture standards, patterns, and roadmaps, while also collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across product, infrastructure, and engineering.

As a key member of the architecture team, you’ll guide system evolution, mentor engineering teams, and help drive innovation through emerging technologies and best practices. This role blends hands-on contributions with strategic design leadership and offers the opportunity to shape high-impact solutions in a dynamic Agile environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architectural design of cloud-native, event-driven systems
  • Contribute directly to solution development, including proof-of-concepts and service components
  • Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and non-functional requirements (NFRs)
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather architecturally significant requirements and communicate solution impact
  • Define and support technical governance through design / code reviews
  • Partner with leads to identify and mitigate architectural risks during planning cycles
  • Mentor engineering teams and contribute to improving overall delivery efficiency and system stability
  • Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and development methodologies

Key Skills & Experience

  • Strong object-oriented design and domain-driven design (DDD) experience
  • Deep understanding of software architecture and its role across the development lifecycle
  • Expertise in designing RESTful APIs and cloud-native microservices
  • Proficient in architecture patterns, performance optimization, and distributed system design
  • Experience with multi-tenant, highly concurrent OLTP systems
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced Agile environment, adapt to change, and balance multiple priorities
  • Passion for mentoring, collaborating, and continuous learning
  • Technical Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 7+ years of hands-on software design and development experience
  • Extensive experience with Java (Java EE, Spring Framework / Spring Boot)
  • Strong knowledge of RDBMS architecture and schema design
  • Messaging systems experience (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Google PubSub)
  • API-first development experience (OpenAPI, OAuth / OIDC, REST, JSON, JWTs)
  • Front-end experience with JavaScript frameworks (VueJS, Node, Webpack, Storybook)
  • Familiarity with IaaC and tools such as Ansible, Terraform
  • Experience working with Agile methodologies (SCRUM, SAFe, XP)
  • Familiarity with architecture notations (UML, C4, BPMN)
  • Eligible to work in Canada