Java AWS Architect at HCLTech

We are HCLTech, one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world and home to 219,000 people across 60 countries, supercharging progress through industry-leading capabilities centered around Digital, Engineering and Cloud.

The driving force behind that work, our people, are diverse, creative, and passionate, raising the bar for excellence on a regular basis. We, in turn, work hard to bring out the best in them as we strive to help them find their spark and become the best version of themselves that they can be. If all this sounds like an environment you'll thrive in, then you're in the right place.

Job Summary: HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Java AWS Architect / Senior Solutions Architect to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: Java AWS Architect / Senior Solutions Architect

Job ID: 2517036

Position Type: Full-time Employment

Location: Des Moines, Iowa, USA (Hybrid Model)

Overall Experience: 12+ years Overall

Mandatory required skills:

• Extensive experience with Java core concepts, multithreading, and design patterns.
• Microservices principles, including service discovery, distributed tracing, event-driven architecture, and API gateways.
• Messaging technologies like Kafka
• AWS Cloud experience is mandatory Expertise in various AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, Glue,SQS,EKS, RDS, CloudFormation, and related cloud security features.
• Experience with distributed caching technologies (Redis)
• Knowledge of reactive programming concepts and frameworks (RxJava)
• Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka)
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI)

Domain Expectation:

• Retail Responsibilities Tasks: Conduct architectural and engineering review of proposed IT investment solutions to determine the strategic alignment and technical soundness.
• Conduct Workshop to facilitate strategy sessions, design reviews, product selection or requirements elicitation Provide technical recommendations to senior executives to assist the decisions on proposed IT investment solutions.
• Offer expert advice on application solutions including assisting with planning and architectural design, development, and resolution of technical issues.
• Develop and improve guidelines and criteria for the implementation of proposed IT solutions. Independently perform technical studies of products, analysis of alternatives, and brief results to senior executives. Please review and update the below skills based on customer ask
• Experience Exposure: Over 12+ plus years of experience in defining solution architecture for large enterprise applications using JavaJ2EE, SOA Webservices (SOAP and REST), ESBs, Open Source products
• Extensive experience with Java core concepts, multithreading, and design patterns.
• Deep understanding of microservices principles, including service discovery, distributed tracing, event-driven architecture, and API gateways.
• AWS Cloud experience is mandatory Expertise in various AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, Glue,SQS,EKS, RDS, CloudFormation, and related cloud security features.
• Strong command on JavaJ2EE concepts and current industry trends.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot framework for building microservices applications.
• Understanding of containerization technologies (Docker), container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes), and related cloud-native concepts
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB) as needed
• Knowledge of Web Technologies such as Html 5, CSS 3, jQuery, Spring MVC and WebServices (SOAPREST).
• Knowledge of technology areas of Messaging technologies like Kafka, Transaction Management, Spring MVC, Hibernate, DAO, etc.
• Experience in implementing Webservices Security using WS-Security, SAML, Kerberos and integrating with Identity provides, LDAP and ADFS.
• Strong knowledge on design and integration patterns specially in applications involving Portals, SSO, legacy applications, B2B Applications, external partners using ESB.
• Strong understanding of Object Oriented design methodologies and design patterns.
• Timely creation of appropriate technical artifacts e.g. Application Architecture, Solution Design Documents, etc.
• Interpersonal communication and organizational skills required to operate as a contributing member of virtual teams that deliver quality services.
• Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on service offerings and products provided by IT.
• Familiar with supporting peer teams and responsibilities such as infrastructure, operations, enterprise architecture, info security.
• Experience working with multi-vendor, multi-culture, distributed offshore and onshore development teams in dynamic and complex environments.
• Please be aware we are not necessarily expecting each candidate to cover all the above listed technologies.

More Information:

• To architect, design, and develop (through Team) solution for product/project & sustenance delivery
• To bridge the gap between client needs and business goals by gathering requirements, crafting innovative solutions with deep domain/technology expertise, and driving successful implementations that propel strategic initiatives.
• To ensure knowledge up-gradation and work with new technologies so that the solution is current and meets quality standards and the client requirements
• To review architecture and design deliverables and ensure solutions adhere to industry best practices, architectural standards simultaneously establish and enforce governance /compliance measures.
• To train and develop team to ensure that there is an adequate supply of trained manpower in the said technology and delivery risks are mitigated
• To submit Whitepapers, participate in industry forums and file Patents

Desired Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Professional certification

Education Certification:

• Bachelor s Degree

Pay Range in Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Base Salary: $124,000 - 132,000 + Bonus Structure

In addition, this position qualifies for benefits like health insurance, paid time off (PTO), 401(K). Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education, and/or to comply with federal or state law.

How You ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.

Equality & Opportunity for All

Representing 165 nationalities across the globe, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law.