Java Application Architect

Join Dew Software as a Java Application Architect and play a crucial role in shaping our clients' digital transformation journeys. At Dew Software, we are a leading player in the digital transformation space, partnering with Fortune 500 companies to drive innovation and deliver exceptional software solutions. As a Java Application Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, high-performance Java-based applications and systems that meet our clients' complex requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects, leveraging your expertise and knowledge of industry best practices to provide technical guidance and architectural solutions.

Responsibilities

1. Architecture Design: Define and implement the overall architecture of Java-based microservices applications, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.
2. Microservices Development: Lead the development of microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and potentially reactive frameworks like Spring WebFlux or Project Reactor.
3. Database Integration: Design and implement data models using MongoDB, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval, and potentially explore NoSQL alternatives like Cassandra or DynamoDB.
4. Kubernetes Deployment: Manage the deployment and orchestration of microservices on Kubernetes, optimizing resource utilization and ensuring high availability, potentially using service meshes like Istio or Linkerd.
5. Oracle Cloud Integration: Utilize Oracle Cloud platform services (e.g., OCI Compute, OCI Database, OCI Container Engine for Kubernetes) to enhance application functionality and performance, potentially integrating with other cloud services like messaging queues or serverless functions.
6. Performance Engineering: Conduct thorough performance testing and optimization to ensure applications meet or exceed performance expectations, using tools like JProfiler, VisualVM, Gatling, or JMeter.
7. Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement, promoting best practices and code reviews.
8. Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions, participating in Agile ceremonies and ensuring alignment with business goals.

Additional Qualifications

1. Experience with Spring Cloud or other microservices frameworks.
2. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
3. Experience with cloud-native monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or Jaeger.
4. Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in tech communities.
5. Knowledge of security best practices and experience in implementing secure coding practices.