Application Solution Architect – Java | Toronto, ON - Hybrid | Fulltime FTE

Acestack; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Acestack in Toronto, ON, is seeking an Application Solution Architect Java to lead modernization and cloud transformation for enterprise Java applications.

You will design secure, scalable architectures using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes and Azure, and collaborate across Business, Cloud, Security, and DevOps teams.

Strong experience in DevOps, CI/CD, IaC, and cost optimization is essential to deliver resilient and high-availability solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Java application development and solution architecture.
• Experience leading modernization and cloud transformation.
• Hands-on designing enterprise Java apps on Microsoft Azure.
• Proficient with microservices, Spring Boot, APIs, containers, and cloud-native architecture.
• Strong DevOps, CI/CD, security, resiliency, and EA practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead modernization and cloud transformation initiatives for enterprise Java apps.
• Define migration strategies: Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, and Rearchitect.
• Design target architectures aligned with security, performance and scalability.
• Architect cloud-native solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes and Azure.
• Design scalable integrations and API solutions using Azure API Management and Azure Service Bus.
• Promote DevOps, CI/CD, IaC, security, resiliency and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with Business, App Development, Cloud, Security, Infra, and DevOps teams.
• Translate requirements into secure, scalable, cost-effective solutions.
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical leadership.
• Define architecture standards, roadmaps and modernization best practices.

Skills

Java / J2EE

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Azure

AKS

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

CI/CD

IaC

Cloud-Native Architecture

Job description

Application Solution Architect Java

Location: Toronto, ON
Work Model: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time (FTE)

Required Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Java Application Development and Solution Architecture
• Strong experience leading application modernization and cloud transformation initiatives
• Hands-on expertise designing enterprise Java applications on Microsoft Azure
• Proven experience with Microservices, Spring Boot, APIs, Containers, and Cloud-Native Architecture
• Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, security, resiliency, and enterprise architecture practices

Key Responsibilities

• Lead application modernization and cloud transformation initiatives for enterprise Java applications.
• Define migration strategies including Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, and Rearchitect.
• Design target-state architectures aligned with business, security, performance, and scalability requirements.
• Architect cloud-native solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure.
• Design scalable integrations and API solutions using Azure API Management and Azure Service Bus.
• Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), security, resiliency, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with Business, Application Development, Cloud, Security, Infrastructure, and DevOps teams.
• Translate business and technical requirements into secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions.
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams.
• Define architecture standards, technology roadmaps, and modernization best practices.

Required Technical Skills

• Java / J2EE
• Spring Boot
• Microservices Architecture
• RESTful APIs
• Microsoft Azure
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Azure App Services
• Azure API Management
• Azure SQL
• Azure Service Bus
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Terraform
• Azure DevOps
• GitHub Actions
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Cloud-Native Architecture

Cloud & Modernization Expertise

• Azure Cloud Migration & Modernization
• Application Rehosting & Replatforming
• Application Refactoring & Rearchitecture
• Legacy Application Modernization
• Microservices Transformation
• Containerization & Kubernetes
• Cloud Security & Governance
• High Availability & Resiliency
• Performance & Cost Optimization

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure architecture certification such as AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Experience with enterprise-scale Java modernization programs
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum and DevOps methodologies
• Experience designing highly available and resilient cloud-native applications

Key Competencies

• Solution & Application Architecture
• Java Cloud Modernization
• Azure Architecture
• Microservices & API Architecture
• Technical Leadership
• Strategic Decision Making
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving
• Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills