Role Name: Java & Bigdata Solution Architect Location: Toronto days a week on site not negotiable, candidates have to be open to do FF interview if required JOB DESCRIPTION : days a week on site not negotiable, candidates have to be open to do FF interview if required We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with strong expertise in Java and Big Data technologies to design, develop, and implement scalable, high-performance enterprise solutions.
The ideal candidate will play a key role in defining architecture, guiding development teams, and ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology strategy.
Experience level - years Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Define end-to-end solution architecture for enterprise applications leveraging Java and Big Data platforms.
Design scalable, secure, and high-performance systems using microservices and distributed architectures.
Develop architecture blueprints, technical roadmaps, and solution designs aligned with business needs.
Evaluate and recommend appropriate tools, frameworks, and technologies.
Java & Application Development Lead design and development of enterprise applications using Java (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate).
Establish best practices for coding standards, design patterns, and performance optimization.
Review code and ensure adherence to architecture guidelines.
Big Data Architecture Design and implement Big Data solutions using technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Kafka, and NoSQL databases.
Define data ingestion, processing, and storage strategies.
Build real-time and batch data processing pipelines.
Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance.
Cloud & Integration Architect cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure,) integrating Big Data and Java services.
Design APIs and integration frameworks using REST, messaging systems, and event-driven architectures.
Work on containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
Collaboration & Leadership Collaborate with business stakeholders,
product owners, and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Mentor development teams and provide technical leadership.
Conduct architecture reviews and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
Performance & Security Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance.
Implement security best practices and compliance requirements.
Identify and mitigate risks in architecture.
Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills Strong experience in Java ecosystem (Java , Spring Boot, Spring Cloud).
Expertise in Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Hive).
Hands-on experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
Knowledge of database systems: SQL and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra).
Familiarity with Dev
Ops tools (CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Git, Terraform).
Experience with API design, RESTful services, and event-driven systems.
Architecture Skills Strong understanding of enterprise architecture and solution design.
Experience in designing large-scale, high-throughput systems.
Knowledge of architecture patterns and best practices.
Soft Skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to lead and mentor teams.
Experience & Education Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. years of IT experience with at least years in a Solution Architect role.
Proven experience delivering enterprise-grade Java and Big Data solutions.
Preferred Qualifications Experience with data governance and data lake architectures.
Certification in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
Exposure to AI/ML data pipelines is a plus.
Experience in Agile and Dev
Ops environments.
Key Competencies Strategic thinking Technical leadership Innovation and continuous improvement Stakeholder engagement Delivery excellence days a week on site not negotiable, candidates have to be open to do FF interview if required
📌 Java & Bigdata Solution Architect (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto