Solution Architect

We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect with expertise in AWS cloud solutions, Java, Spring Boot, GraphQL, SQL & NoSQL databases, React, ElasticSearch and similar to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of AI-powered tools and search capabilities as well as experience in building resilient, scalable, and fault-tolerant systems. As a Solution Architect, you will play a key role in shaping the architecture of our systems, ensuring they align with business objectives and drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Architectural Design & Development:
   • Design and implement scalable, resilient, and fault-tolerant AWS-based architectures, using best practices for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
   • Lead the development of backend components in Java and Spring Boot, and frontend interfaces in React.
   • Incorporate GraphQL and the like for flexible API design and efficient data querying.
2. Search and Data Management:
   • Architect advanced search capabilities leveraging ElasticSearch for high-performance, scalable search and analytics.
   • Design and optimize data solutions using SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB etc), with attention to data scalability and performance.
3. AI-Powered Tool Integration:
   • Integrate AI-powered tools and capabilities into the architecture to enhance functionalities, such as predictive analytics, automated insights, or enhanced user experiences.
   • Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI and explore ways to incorporate these technologies within the system.
4. System Integration & API Management:
   • Define and manage integration points across internal and external systems, focusing on RESTful APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and microservices.
   • Ensure smooth and secure communication between services, enabling a seamless user experience.
5. Resilience, Scalability, and Fault Tolerance:
   • Design systems with resilience and fault tolerance at their core, employing AWS best practices such as auto-scaling, load balancing, and multi-region redundancy.
   • Create disaster recovery plans and high-availability strategies to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity.
6. Collaboration & Leadership:
   • Collaborate with stakeholders from product, development, and operations teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
   • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to development teams, promoting best practices and high code quality standards.
7. Technical Documentation & Standards:
   • Develop and maintain detailed documentation of architectural decisions, data flows, and system designs.
   • Enforce coding standards, security protocols, and architectural best practices across the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on solution architecture.
• Expertise in AWS services and cloud architecture best practices.
• Strong background in Java and Spring Boot for backend development.
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB).
• Experience with ElasticSearch and similar for search functionality and data indexing.
• Skilled in React for frontend development and GraphQL for flexible API design.
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools and a willingness to incorporate them into architectural designs.
• Strong knowledge of system resilience, fault tolerance, and scalability principles.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Preferred Skills:

• AWS Certification (Solutions Architect or Developer).
• Working knowledge of DevOps tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, SQS).