Java Architect

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Helping SaaS companies scale Engineering teams. We’re seeking an experienced Application Architect to lead the technical design and implementation of scalable, modern enterprise applications. This role is responsible for ensuring solutions align with defined architecture standards, patterns, and roadmaps, while also collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across product, infrastructure, and engineering.

As a key member of the architecture team, you’ll guide system evolution, mentor engineering teams, and help drive innovation through emerging technologies and best practices. This role blends hands-on contributions with strategic design leadership and offers the opportunity to shape high-impact solutions in a dynamic Agile environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the architectural design of cloud-native, event-driven systems

Contribute directly to solution development, including proof-of-concepts and service components

Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and non-functional requirements (NFRs)

Collaborate with stakeholders to gather architecturally significant requirements and communicate solution impact

Define and support technical governance through design/code reviews

Partner with leads to identify and mitigate architectural risks during planning cycles

Mentor engineering teams and contribute to improving overall delivery efficiency and system stability

Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and development methodologies

Key Skills & Experience

Strong object-oriented design and domain-driven design (DDD) experience

Deep understanding of software architecture and its role across the development lifecycle

Expertise in designing RESTful APIs and cloud-native microservices

Proficient in architecture patterns, performance optimization, and distributed system design

Experience with multi-tenant, highly concurrent OLTP systems

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced Agile environment, adapt to change, and balance multiple priorities

Passion for mentoring, collaborating, and continuous learning

Technical Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)

7+ years of hands-on software design and development experience

Extensive experience with Java (Java EE, Spring Framework/Spring Boot)

Strong knowledge of RDBMS architecture and schema design

Familiarity with IaaC and tools such as Ansible, Terraform

Experience working with Agile methodologies (SCRUM, SAFe, XP)

Familiarity with architecture notations (UML, C4, BPMN)

Eligible to work in Canada

Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Employment type Full-time

Job function Job function Business Development and Information Technology

Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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