Java Solution Architect with Azure

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced Java Solution Architect to lead the on-platforming and modernization of mission-critical IBM/Microsoft applications. This role requires expertise in Java Spring Boot and Hibernate architecture, application modernization, cloud-native design, integration services, and microservices and Code standards while ensuring security, reusability, and standard operational efficiencies during modernization.
• The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in Java enterprise application architectures, event-driven application architectures, legacy modernization, microservices architectures, and multi-platform modernization technologies. You will report directly to program managers and work with cross-functional teams throughout transformation and streamline process tools to modernize client mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

Application Modernization & Operations

• Define the target partitioning or integration modernization roadmap for migrating Monolithic/EC2 applications to Azure.
• Lead platform engineering’s transformation of legacy applications into cloud-native, microservice-based architectures.
• Define modernization patterns (decoupling services, domain boundaries, event-driven patterns, and event-based strategies)
• Build APIs/SPAs.
• Define common architectural standards, domains boundaries, integration controls, and service standards.
• Architect batch, time series, and event-driven processing pipelines.
• Design model-driven models, direct reporting, and documentation frameworks to accelerate cloud-based application development.
• Establish best practices for application security, reliability, fault tolerance, and performance optimization.

Azure Cloud Architect

• Define and transition application features between on-premises, cloud environments, and containers.
• Enforce design pattern patterns between on-premises and cloud architecture, scalability, and operational efficiencies.
• Design and transform infrastructures and build APIs based on Azure Portal Features.
• Driving knowledge of integrating CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Evaluate Docker container hosting operating systems, security policies, deployments, and work for automation and monitoring.
• Prioritize non-functional aspects like processing and distributed systems.

Technology Selection & Evaluation

• Conduct enterprise evaluations, governance, and technical decision review modernization strategies.
• Map, select, and drive application architectural engineering and architect decisions.
• Scale and simplify workloads, data platform setup for optimal and balanced performance and reliability.
• Prioritize integration, access, and applicator strategy of technologies.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Application Architectures, or Enterprise Architectures.
• Strong experience managing large-scale application on-platforming or modernization programs.
• Java 17
• Spring Boot
• Spring ORM
• Spring Cloud
• Microservices Architecture
• API Design & Integration
• Kanban Scrum Engineering Applications from…
• Investment in Microservices
• DevOps Tools
• 6 years with:
  • Event-driven architectures
  • Microservices Architecture
  • SOA & Java Cloud Architect
  • Data Analytics
• Expertise with SOA, Platform Analytics, and application design integration patterns.
• Sufficient exposure to programming languages and applications that support transformation, integration, and modernization initiatives.
• Conducting comprehensive requirements, communication, and stakeholder analysis.

Working with us

• At Northern Trust, our clients will be part of a flexible and collaborative culture with a strong history of financial strength and stability. No matter what you do, whether in the contact center, an office with a large team, or remotely, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art technology, financial support, and resources to help you succeed in your career.
• Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world can freely innovate and tailor tools to meet the growing needs of job seekers.