Java Solution Architect

Michael Page; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Pension 5%

Life insurance

Bonus 5-10%

25 days + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Java Solution Architect in London for a hybrid role (1–2 days in-office). You will design scalable Java solutions, lead architecture decisions, and mentor developers across cross-functional teams.

You will work with Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, microservices, and BPM tools, while also hands-on coding for POCs and guidance. Experience with cloud and containerization is preferred, with a focus on performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Java/J2EE and building scalable Java-based solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Spring/Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
• Experience with Camunda or similar BPM tools.
• Hands-on solution architect experience with coding ability.
• Ability to review code and mentor developers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable Java-based solutions for business challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into solutions.
• Provide architectural guidance and ensure best practices and standards.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor team members for growth.
• Evaluate tools/frameworks to improve project outcomes.
• Align solutions with organizational goals and technical strategy.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for implementations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure reliability and performance.

Skills

Java

J2EE

Spring

Spring Boot

Microservices

Camunda BPM

Agentic development

Solution Architect

Code reviews / mentoring

Database experience

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Claude

n8n

Job description

Our client is in the Insurance sector and is looking to grow their team with a Java Solution Architect. This is a hybrid role with 1-2 days a week in London.

Client Details

Our client is in the Insurance sector and is looking to grow their team with a Java Solution Architect. This is a hybrid role with 1-2 days a week in London.

Description

• Design and develop scalable and efficient Java-based solutions to address complex business challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand technical requirements and translate them into practical solutions.
• Provide architectural guidance and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor team members to promote professional growth.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance project outcomes.
• Ensure solutions are aligned with organisational goals and technical strategies.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for implemented solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to ensure system reliability and performance.

Profile

Must haves:

• Java, J2EE
• Spring / Spring Boot
• Microservices
• Camunda or similar BPM tools
• Agentic development experience
• Hands on Solution Architect experience
• Hands on coding still up to date - able to do POC, help the development team when needed
• Database experience

Nice to haves:

• Claude
• n8n
• AWS
• Kubernetes / Docker

Job Offer

• 25 days + BHS
• Private medical
• Bonus of 5-10%
• Pension 5%
• Life insurance