Java Solution Architect

Role:
Java Solution Architect

Location:

Plano, TX (Day 1 Onsite)

Client Round F2F (Plano, TX)

W2 Candidates

We are seeking a seasoned Java Solutions Architect with deep expertise in enterprise digital platforms and Dev Ops practices to drive the technical strategy, architecture, and delivery of complex, multi-cloud solutions. This role demands a visionary leader who can combine architectural excellence, stakeholder collaboration, and hands‑on technical delivery across hybrid teams, supporting digital transformation initiatives within the automotive finance domain. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical foundation, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record of architecting secure, scalable, and future‑proof solutions in highly regulated environments.

• Architect Microservices Solutions
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  Lead the design and architecture of scalable, resilient, and maintainable microservices-based systems leveraging Spring Boot and Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles.
• Domain-Driven Design Implementation
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  Apply DDD methodologies to model complex business domains.
• Technical Leadership and Mentorship
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  Provide guidance and mentorship to development teams on best practices for microservices development, including API design, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous communication.
• End-to-End Solution Delivery
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  Architect and oversee delivery of comprehensive digital solutions across web and mobile platforms, aligned with evolving business and technology strategies.
• API and Integration Design
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  Design RESTful APIs and event-driven integrations that promote loose coupling, high cohesion, and seamless interoperability between microservices.
• Performance and Scalability Optimization
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  Enhance microservices performance and resilience by implementing caching, circuit breakers, load balancing, and other fault‑tolerant patterns.
• Security Best Practices
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  Define and enforce robust security standards for microservices, including OAuth2, JWT, and secure inter‑service communication protocols.
• Dev Ops and CI/CD Collaboration
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  Partner with Dev Ops teams to automate build, test, and deployment pipelines, ensuring rapid, reliable, and repeatable delivery cycles.
• Code Quality and Reviews
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  Establish and uphold coding standards, conduct thorough code reviews, and champion clean code aligned with DDD and microservices architecture.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting
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  Implement comprehensive logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks to proactively detect, diagnose, and resolve production issues.
• Stakeholder Engagement
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  Collaborate closely with product owners, business analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet business objectives and deliver measurable value.
• Documentation
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  Maintain detailed architectural documentation, including service contracts, domain models, deployment diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Continuous Learning and Innovation
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  Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and Domain-Driven Design to continuously refine architecture and development practices.

• 15+ years of experience in software architecture and solution design, preferably within financial services, banking, or automotive finance sectors.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, cloud-native solutions using modern web frameworks and enterprise integration patterns.
• Expertise designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and leading Dev Ops adoption in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, including identity management, security, networking, and data integration.
• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems (loan servicing, origination, collections, billing) and heterogeneous system integrations.
• Experience working in regulated industries with a focus on compliance, data protection, and auditability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and align cross‑functional teams around a shared technical vision.
• Proven ability to lead agile, hybrid delivery models and collaborate effectively with globally distributed teams.
• Hands‑on experience with microservices, API‑first design, and integration middleware (e.g., Mule Soft, Apigee) is a plus.