Application Architect

Key Responsibilities: 

• Hands-on Development: Lead the design, development, and deployment of full-stack applications with a strong focus on event-driven microservices using cloud-native technologies.  
• Coding and Architecture: Implement simple, readable, well-designed software components, adhering to best coding practices in one or more languages.  
• Framework & platform development: Implement reusable and scalable software frameworks and platforms. Own the development process from high-level requirements to post-deployment activities. Build documentation for reusable components/platforms   
• Containerization and Cloud Deployment: Drive the use of container technologies and orchestrate services on AWS infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. 
• Collaboration: Partner with solutions architects, product owners, and domain experts to turn high-level business needs into detailed, actionable technical specifications and implementation plans. 
• Troubleshooting and Debugging: Independently troubleshoot, debug, and optimize code to ensure high availability and performance. Investigate and resolve complex software issues, providing support to the operations team. 
• Documentation: Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation that supports the development process, including architecture decision records, design specs, system architecture diagrams, and reusable patterns. 
• Non-functional Requirements: Ensure that all developed software meets non-functional requirements such as security, scalability, maintainability, performance, and compliance with industry standards. 

 
  Requirements: 

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably with a software engineer background with a proven track record of consistently delivering high-impact software products promptly. 
• 3+ years of experience as an Application or Solutions architect delivering enterprise solutions at scale using modern cloud-native technologies (AWS preferred).
• Proven experience in hands-on coding with one or more languages: Java, JavaScript, Python, or C#. Expertise in developing and deploying applications using microservices architecture, container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS preferred). Track record of including automated testing throughout the life cycle. 
• Experience implementing reusable software components, and shared libraries for enterprise-wide use in one or more languages like Java, C#, JavaScript, and Python is a must. 
• Proven experience designing & architecting enterprise scale transactional systems following microservice, event-driven architecture style. 
• A good understanding of InfoSec, and DevSecOps principles using AWS technologies is a must. Relevant certifications, such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, are highly desirable. 
• AWS Expertise: Good understanding of AWS services, including EKS, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and other cloud-native technologies. AWS certifications, such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Developer, are a strong plus. 
• Experience with Containers and CI/CD Pipelines: Proven ability to design, build, and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes (Amazon EKS). Familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. 
• Independent Worker and Team Player: Ability to work independently to drive complex technical projects to completion, as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams. 
• Excellent Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

 
Qualifications/ What you bring (Must Haves) – Highlight Top 3-5 skills:   

• Strong software engineering background (10+ years) in full-stack application development.
• 3+ years of solid experience as an application architect, in API Development.
• Hands-on coder in one or more languages like Java, C#, and Python.
• AWS skillset -1 to 2 years.
• Bachelors required.