Senior Cloud Software Architect / Java

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Software Architect to design, implement, and optimize scalable cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Java development, deep expertise in AWS services, and a proven track record of architecting enterprise-grade systems. This role will partner closely with product, engineering, and operations teams to define cloud strategy, ensure system reliability, and drive technical excellence.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the architecture of secure, scalable, and highly available cloud applications on AWS

• Lead the migration of legacy applications into modern cloud environments

• Develop and enforce best practices for coding, testing, deployment, and operations in Java-based systems

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions

• Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and cloud services to optimize performance and cost

• Mentor software engineers and provide guidance on cloud-native development practices

• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements

• Conduct performance reviews and capacity planning for mission-critical systems Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• 8+ years of professional software development experience, with strong proficiency in Java

• 5+ years of experience architecture and deploying applications on AWS

• Expertise in AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudFormation, and IAM

• Solid understanding of microservices, containerization, and serverless architectures

• Strong knowledge of software design patterns, APIs, and distributed systems

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Skills

• AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification

• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or similar container platforms

• Knowledge of additional programming languages such as Python, Go, or Node.js

• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and streaming technologies such as Kafka or Kinesis