Technical Architect (Java/AWS)

TechDigital Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Technical Architect to lead AWS architecture design and implementation. In this pivotal role, you will design robust, scalable, and secure AWS solutions while providing technical leadership to teams. Your expertise in Java/J2EE, cloud architecture, and DevOps will drive innovation and best practices within the organization. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions and stay at the forefront of AWS technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in IT with 5+ years as Technical Architect focusing on AWS.
• Proven expertise in Java/J2EE and cloud architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable AWS architectures to meet business needs.
• Provide technical leadership and optimize AWS platform management.

Skills

AWS Architecture

Java/J2EE

Design Patterns

DevOps

Microservices

Springboot

React.JS

Redux

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Github

Kafka

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Architecture Design: Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure AWS architectures to meet business requirements.
2. Technology Stack: AWS Services (AWS Architecture, S3 Bucket, Lambda Function, EC2 Instances, AWS EKS, AWS RDS, SQS, SNS, Dynamo DB).
3. Platform Management: Oversee the deployment, management, and optimization of AWS platforms.
4. Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and operations teams.
5. Best Practices: Establish and enforce best practices for cloud architecture, security, and operations.
6. Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
7. Innovation: Stay up to date with the latest AWS services and technologies, and drive innovation within the organization.
8. Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of architectures, processes, and procedures.

Qualifications:

1. Experience: Minimum 15 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years of experience as Technical Architect in Java/J2EE background, design patterns, DevOps, cloud architecture, and AWS platform management.
2. Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or equivalent certification.
3. Skills:
   • Deep understanding of AWS services and architecture.
   • Proven experience in Java/J2EE, Design Patterns, Microservices, Springboot, React.JS, Redux.
   • Experienced with building tools - Github & Kafka as messaging services.
   • Proven experience in designing and managing large-scale AWS environments.
   • Strong knowledge of networking, security, and database technologies.
   • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
   • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
   • Experience with DevOps practices and tools is a plus.