Lead Technical Architect

ANOUD TECHNOLOGIES

Job Description Position

Job Description Position -Technical Architect – Java

Company -Anoud Technologies

Experience -12 – 20 Years

Location -Chennai (Work from Office)

Employment Type -Full-Time

About the Role

Anoud Technologies is looking for a hands-on Technical Architect – Java to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable applications. This is not an Enterprise-level Architect role — we are looking for a strong, hands-on technologist who can code, build Proof of Concepts (POCs), mentor a team, and actively contribute to solutioning at the project/product level, while working closely with senior architects and business stakeholders on the broader enterprise architecture. The ideal candidate is a go-getter who thrives on solving real problems through rapid prototyping and clean, scalable code, rather than someone focused purely on high-level enterprise architecture documentation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead end-to-end technical delivery of Java-based applications, from design through deployment.
2. Build Proof of Concepts (POCs) to validate new technologies, patterns, and solution approaches before full-scale implementation.
3. Drive and support the migration of legacy monolithic systems to microservices-based architecture.
4. Identify the right use cases and fit points for microservices — evaluate where a microservices approach adds real value versus where a monolith is sufficient.
5. Identify appropriate use cases for Apache Kafka — determine where event-driven / messaging architecture should be introduced in the system landscape.
6. Own hands-on coding, code reviews, and bug fixing, while working within the broader enterprise architecture guidelines set by senior/enterprise architects.
7. Define and contribute to the technical roadmap for products/platforms in collaboration with stakeholders.
8. Guide and mentor development teams on best practices, coding standards, and design patterns.
9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Business Analysts, Product Owners) to ensure timely and quality delivery.
10. Participate in technical discussions, estimations, and solution design sessions.

Technical Skills Required

Core Language

1. Strong hands-on experience in Java
2. Java 21 – basic working knowledge of newer language features (records, pattern matching, virtual threads, etc.) is expected

Frameworks

1. Spring Framework – solid understanding of layered architecture and modules (Spring Core, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security, Spring Cloud, etc.)

Architecture & Design

1. Practical understanding of Microservices architecture — knowing when and where to apply it (not just theoretical knowledge)
2. Experience with monolithic to microservices migration for legacy systems

Messaging & Streaming

1. Working knowledge of Apache Kafka and use-case identification for messaging/event-driven architecture
2. Exposure to Message Queues (Kafka / RabbitMQ / ActiveMQ or similar)

Database

1. Strong experience with Oracle DB as the backend database
2. Understanding of DB integration with messaging queues

Caching

1. Hands-on experience with Redis for caching implementation

DevOps / Tools

1. Proficiency with Git for source control and branching strategies
2. Experience with Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline setup and management

Good to Have

1. Basic knowledge of AI (AI-assisted development tools, LLM integration basics, or applied AI concepts) is an added advantage

Ideal Candidate Profile

1. Previously held a Technical Lead / Senior Lead Developer designation and is now ready to step into a Technical Architect – Java role OR has equivalent hands-on architecture-level experience.
2. Strong balance of coding ability + solution design — this is a hands-on builder/architect role, not a pure Enterprise Architect role.
3. Comfortable working on POCs and rapid prototyping to validate ideas.
4. Exposure to enterprise architecture concepts, but primary focus remains on hands-on technical leadership.
5. Experience driving legacy modernization initiatives (monolith → microservices).
6. A go-getter attitude — proactive, ownership-driven, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
7. Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's/master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
2. 12–20 years of relevant experience in Java application development, with proven experience in technical/solution architecture.