Technical Architect

Tata Consultancy Services; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Newark, DE is seeking an experienced senior backend architect to define architecture, drive microservices adoption, and mentor teams. The role emphasizes design documents (HLD/LLD), DevOps alignment, and scalable backend systems.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in Java development, strong Spring Boot expertise, and cloud experience across AWS/Azure/GCP. Expect hands-on coding and a test as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of Java development experience, with Spring Boot and backend architecture.
• Expertise with Spring technologies and REST APIs.
• Familiar with Kafka or RabbitMQ messaging systems.
• Cloud experience in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficient in Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools; OpenShift experience is a plus.
• Hands-on coding; be prepared to clear a coding test.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of robust, scalable backend systems, ensuring adherence to high and basic design principles.
• Lead database architecture and optimization efforts, with a focus on performance and data integrity.

Skills

Java backend

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Kafka

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

OpenShift

Code testing

Tools

CI/CD tools

Job description

• Define application architecture and system design


• Mentor development teams and establish best practices


• Create comprehensive design documents (HLD and LLD)


• Drive the implementation of microservices architecture


• Support CI/CD processes and DevOps practices

Job Description

• Define application architecture and system design


• Mentor development teams and establish best practices


• Create comprehensive design documents (HLD and LLD)


• Drive the implementation of microservices architecture


• Support CI/CD processes and DevOps practices

Requirements

• 8+ years of strong Java (Java 8/11/17+)


• Experience with Spring technologies and REST APIs


• Familiar with Kafka/RabbitMQ messaging systems


• Cloud experience in AWS, Azure, or GCP


• Proficient in Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools Bring your architectural knowledge to a role that emphasizes growth and collaboration


• Hands on coding, need to clear coding test

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of robust, scalable, and maintainable backend systems, ensuring adherence to high and basic design principles


• Lead database architecture and optimization efforts, with a focus on performance and data integrity

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Java development, with a strong focus on Spring Boot and backend architecture


• Strong understanding of cloud architectures, preferably with relevant certification (AWS).Expert knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL databases


• Proven track record in designing and implementing complex system integrations


• Strong background in test-driven development and automated testing frameworks


• Responsibilities


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement integration solutions, ensuring seamless data flow across systems


• Apply SRE principles to enhance system reliability, performance, and availability


• Utilize container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift to streamline deployment and orchestration of applications


• Leverage Spring Boot to develop microservices and backend applications, applying best practices and design patterns


• Design and implement RESTful APIs, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests


• Guide the creation of responsive and intuitive user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks, with a focus on React


• Write unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, or PowerMock, and ensure adherence to quality and security standards using tools like Sonar, Fortify, and Web Inspect


• Produce comprehensive documentation for each microservice, detailing architecture, design decisions, and implementation guidelines


• Participate in Agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives


• Proactively identify and resolve bugs and performance issues in a timely manner


• Engage in database design and optimization for integration systems, ensuring efficient data management and retrieval

Salary Range- $110,000-$125,000 a year