Cloud Native Java Architect

Job description

We're seeking an experienced Cloud-Native Architect to design and lead the development of scalable, resilient cloud-based systems. You'll be responsible for architecting solutions that leverage containerization, orchestration, and modern CI/CD practices while establishing integration strategies that connect our technology stack. This role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to mentor engineering teams on cloud-native best practices. Key Responsibilities: Architecture &

• Design

• Design cloud-native architectures using microservices patterns and container-based technologies.
• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications built with TypeScript, Java, Spring Boot, SAP CAP, Fiori, and SAPUI5 within cloud-native environments (SAP BTP Cloud Foundry, Azure, AWS).
• Architect CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows to enable rapid, reliable deployments.
• Define and implement security best practices for containerized and orchestrated environments.

Enterprise Integration

• Establish and refine integration strategies across distributed systems and third-party services.
• Architect, design, develop, and manage enterprise integrations using modern iPaaS platforms (e.g., SAP Integration Suite, n8n, and others).
• Establish and design enterprise integrations across distributed cloud and on-premise systems, leveraging diverse communication protocols.
• Evaluate and recommend integration technologies, APIs, and messaging patterns.

Technical Leadership

• Lead the evaluation and selection of technologies, frameworks, and platforms for new initiatives.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide technical guidance on design decisions.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams on cloud-native design patterns, enterprise integrations, containerization, and orchestration.
• Drive a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within teams.
• Adhere to and advocate for best practices, ensuring technical integrity, high delivery quality, and long-term maintainability of solutions.

Collaboration &

• Governance

• Collaborate with stakeholders, project managers, product owners, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and maintainable technical solutions.
• Document architectural decisions and maintain architectural standards across teams.

Required Experience &

• Qualifications: Experience &
• Core Development

• 8+ years of software architecture and/or senior development experience.
• Strong Java proficiency with experience building production systems.
• Deep expertise with Spring and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Data, etc.).
• Experience with relational and non-relational database design (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB).

Containers, Cloud &

• DevOps

• 5+ years of hands-on Docker experience, including image optimization, registry management, and container security.
• 5+ years of Kubernetes experience, including cluster design, networking, storage, and advanced features (Helm, operators, custom resources).
• Experience with container orchestration at scale.
• CI/CD pipeline design and implementation (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar).
• Proficiency in at least one infrastructure-as-code tool (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Integration &

• Architecture

• Hands-on experience with major enterprise integration platforms (e.g., SAP Integration Suite, MuleSoft, Boomi, webMethods, n8n, or similar).
• Experience with cloud-to-on-premise integrations and hybrid landscapes through various protocols (e.g., HTTP, OData, SOAP, REST, IDoc, SFTP).
• Solid understanding of API-based architectures, event-driven architecture, message queues, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture patterns and distributed systems.
• Integration architecture expertise, including:RESTful API design and managementMessage-oriented middleware (Kafka, RabbitMQ, JMS)Event-driven architecture patternsData integration and ETL strategiesAPI gateways and service mesh concepts

Security

• Strong understanding of authentication and security standards (OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SAML, JWT, TLS).

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with the SAP landscape: SAP BTP, Integration Suite, and other SAP solutions
• Service mesh experience (Istio, Linkerd)
• Advanced observability and monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Jaeger)
• Apache Kafka or event streaming platform expertise
• Enterprise integration pattern tools (TIBCO, MuleSoft, Apache Camel)

GraphQL experience

Serverless architecture understanding

• Certification in cloud platforms or Kubernetes (CKA, CKAD)
• Open-source contribution or community involvement
• Experience with FinTech, e-commerce, or high-scale systems

Key Competencies

• Technical Leadership: Drive architectural decisions and communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Design solutions for scalability, reliability, and security challenges.
• Collaboration: Work effectively across teams, from frontend engineers to DevOps specialists.
• Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in cloud-native development.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure architectural consistency, performance optimization, and adherence to standards.