Happiest Minds - Java Architect - Distributed Enterprise Applications (12-18 yrs)

V2 Solutions; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

V2 Solutions in Bengaluru is seeking a seasoned Java Architect to define and drive the architecture of large-scale, distributed enterprise applications. You will lead architecture decisions, mentor teams, and collaborate with product and DevOps to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance systems.

The role requires deep expertise in Java ecosystems (8/11/17+), Spring Boot, microservices, cloud platforms, and CI/CD.

Qualifications

• Bachelors / Masters in Computer Science or related field.
• 12+ years in architecture roles with Java focus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with cloud-native, microservices and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and own enterprise solution architectures for large-scale apps.
• Design scalable, secure systems using Java tech.
• Drive microservices and cloud-native adoption.
• Collaborate with product teams to translate requirements into solutions.
• Enforce architecture standards, governance, and best practices.
• Lead design reviews, code reviews, and architecture discussions.
• Mentor engineering teams across projects.
• Work with DevOps to implement CI/CD and automation.
• Evaluate new tech and drive adoption where suitable.
• Guide teams on design patterns and performance optimization.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Cloud Platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL

Kafka

Design Patterns

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Description : Java Architect / Solution Architect / Enterprise Architect

Location : Bangalore

Experience : 12 -18 Years

Job Summary

We are looking for a seasoned Java Architect to define and drive the architecture of large-scale, distributed enterprise applications. This role requires deep technical expertise in the Java ecosystem, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to align technology solutions with business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own solution architecture for enterprise-grade applications
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performance systems using Java technologies
• Drive microservices and cloud-native architecture adoption
• Collaborate with business and product teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Establish and enforce architecture standards, governance, and best practices
• Lead technical design discussions, code reviews, and architecture reviews
• Guide teams on design patterns, performance optimization, and scalability strategies
• Work closely with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD and automation pipelines
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where relevant
• Mentor and coach engineering teams across multiple projects

Mandatory Skills

• Strong expertise in Java (8/11/17+)
• Deep experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate/JPA
• Proven track record in Microservices Architecture & Distributed Systems
• Strong experience in RESTful APIs and API design
• Hands-on experience with Cloud Platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP)
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong database knowledge (SQL & NoSQL Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Experience in event-driven architecture (Kafka / RabbitMQ)
• Strong understanding of Design Patterns and SOLID principles
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• Knowledge of Reactive Programming (Spring WebFlux)
• Familiarity with API Gateway & Service Mesh (Istio, Kong, Apigee)
• Experience in Security frameworks (OAuth2, JWT, SSO)
• Exposure to Observability & Monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
• Experience in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments

Architecture Responsibilities

• Define reference architectures, design guidelines, and reusable frameworks
• Ensure non-functional requirements (scalability, availability, security, performance) are met
• Conduct architecture reviews and risk assessments
• Drive modernization initiatives (monolith to microservices, cloud migration)
• Support pre-sales and solutioning activities

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a technical advisor to stakeholders and leadership
• Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams
• Drive technical decision-making and innovation culture
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, DevOps, Security)

Qualifications

• Bachelors / Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to influence and drive consensus across teams

Nice to Have

• Experience in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)
• Exposure to pre-sales, RFP/RFI, client solutioning
• Domain experience in BFSI / Retail / Healthcare / EdTech

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead large-scale digital transformation programs
• Work on cloud-native, high-impact enterprise solutions
• Growth into Principal Architect / CTO track roles