Java Architect

Connvertex Technologies - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Senior

Dallas, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Java Architect will be responsible for designing and guiding the architecture of high-performance enterprise applications at a leading financial institution. This role emphasizes the importance of security, scalability, and reliability in technology stacks, ensuring compliance with industry standards while leveraging modern deployment and containerization tools.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design resilient, high-performance Java-based applications that meet strict regulatory, security, and scalability requirements.
• Apply SOLID principles, design patterns, and data structures to create modular, efficient, and maintainable architecture frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with stringent security standards by implementing best practices, performing security scans, and remediating any vulnerabilities to safeguard applications.
• Optimize SQL Server and MySQL databases through strategic design and complex query writing to manage data critical to our operations.
• Utilize object-oriented programming (OOP) principles to structure enterprise application designs that support sophisticated financial services.
• Design containerization strategies using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes to streamline deployment and improve scalability.
• Champion CI/CD practices with Harness, ensuring a smooth and efficient pipeline for deploying mission-critical applications.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between business goals and architectural designs, while mentoring and guiding developers on best practices.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Java architecture, with a focus on enterprise-level applications in highly regulated environments.
• Strong expertise in design patterns, data structures, and object-oriented programming principles.
• Proven ability to apply SOLID principles and enforce clean coding practices across complex systems.
• Solid understanding of security standards, with experience in performing security scans and managing vulnerabilities.
• Advanced SQL skills, particularly with SQL Server and MySQL, to handle complex query writing and data management.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration, ensuring application resilience and scalability.
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, especially with Harness or similar tools, to maintain reliable, streamlined deployments.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and an eye for detail.