Senior Technology Architect - Java

Job Description

: Senior Technology Architect - JavaJob Summary:Seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Technology Architect / Presales professional / Practice Professional to join Java Practice team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java technologies, minimum of 16 years of software engineering experience combined with excellent presales and leadership skills. Candidate must possess a deep understanding of system architecture, and a strong proficiency in Cloud (any of AWS/Azure/GCP/Oracle), Java, Spring Boot, UI framework such as Angular/React, Microservices architecture, Distributed computing, Software Engineering principles, Enterprise Architecture, DevSecOps, AI/ML and Data modelling. This role is pivotal in driving our technical solutions, business support and supporting the sales process with strategic insights and exceptional communication skills.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Expertise:

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance architectural solutions tailored to client needs.
• Create detailed technical documentation and architectural blueprints.
• Hands-on and provide technical expertise in areas such as Cloud, Java, Spring Boot, System Design and Architecture, Enterprise Architecture.
• Provide deep technical expertise in Java technologies, frameworks, and solutions.
• Lead the design and development of Java-based solutions and proofs of concept (POCs) to showcase product capabilities.

Technology Thought Leadership and Guidance:

• Provide expert technical leadership and guidance to development teams across project lifecycles.
• Conduct thorough design reviews, code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards, as and when necessary.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop and refine software solutions and service offerings.
• Represent the organization in technical forums, conferences or community engagements.
• Engage with partners and vendors to explore complementary technologies, tools, and frameworks that can enhance the organizations Java offerings.
• Mentor and support junior architects and developers, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Show technology thought leadership by contributing to position papers, accelerators, IPs, Patents etc.
• Mentor and develop the presales team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices within the team.

Sales Support:

• Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer needs and develop tailored technical solutions.
• Develop and implement presales strategies to support business objectives and drive revenue growth.
• Prepare and deliver compelling technical presentations, demonstrations, and workshops to prospective clients.
• Develop proof-of-concept projects to illustrate the technical viability and advantages of proposed solutions.
• Own the technical solution for proposals end to end, create estimates, assist in commercials for the proposals.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, RFPs/RFIs, and other sales documents.
• Participate and lead the customer presentations, visits, orals to represent technical solutions and provide prompt responses to customer technical queries.

Customer Engagement:

• Engage with customers and partners to gather feedback and ensure alignment on technical solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate smooth project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Develop proof-of-concept projects to illustrate the technical viability and advantages of proposed solutions.
• Address client queries and concerns promptly, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and retention.

Innovation, Market and Industry Awareness:

• Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in Java technologies and industry best practices.
• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance our product offerings and maintain competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Extensive experience in a practice role, with a strong focus on Java technologies.
  • Proven track record of contributing to the presales team.
  • Must have expertise in Java technologies, frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate), and design patterns.
  • Good experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture is a must.
• Skills:
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and a customer-centric mindset.
  • Proficiency in creating technical documentation and solution diagrams.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.

Additional Needs:

• Willingness to travel as necessary to meet with clients and attend industry events.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and passionate about technology and innovation.
• Certifications:
  • Relevant Java and cloud certifications are a plus.

Locations

• Pune

Keyskills :
java technologies expertise cloud proficiency (aws/azure) microservices architecture technical documentation skillsleadership and mentoring information technology spring software engineering oracle hibernate spring boot system architecture lea