Solutions Architect (Enterprise software · Java / Spring · Azure)

Design scalable, secure and maintainable enterprise software solutions. The role needs a strong development background, with the architect comfortable across application architecture, cloud, integration, infrastructure and distributed systems. The right person has come through Java development, not an infrastructure-only path.

Requirements

Own the solution design for enterprise applications, from business requirement through to a buildable technical design. Define application, integration and cloud architecture for Java and Spring Boot services, including microservices and distributed systems. Design RESTful APIs and integration patterns, including security (JWT and API security), and keep contracts clear for consuming teams.

Set the Azure architecture for the solution, covering hosting, identity, networking and operational fit, and align delivery with Azure DevOps. Design data access against relational databases and SQL, including how services share and own data. Put CI/CD and containerisation (Docker) into the delivery design so builds, releases and environments stay repeatable.

Build security into the design: authentication, authorisation, secrets, and how services talk to each other. Produce architecture and design documentation that developers, infrastructure and business stakeholders can use. Work with development, infrastructure and business teams to translate requirements, challenge weak designs, and keep delivery on the agreed architecture.

Guide developers on implementation choices and review designs so the solution stays maintainable as it scales. Must-have experience: Strong software development background, ideally from Java. Significant experience as a Solutions Architect, Technical Architect or Software Architect. Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem.

Enterprise application architecture, microservices and distributed architecture. RESTful APIs and API integration. Relational databases and SQL. Cloud architecture, Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps. Security architecture, API security and JWT. CI/CD and Docker / containerisation. Ability to produce architecture and design documentation.

Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Experience working with developers, infrastructure and business stakeholders. Advantageous: Angular. Native Android or mobile architecture. Kubernetes. Azure Functions and Azure App Services. Messaging and event-driven architecture. GraphQL. Enterprise integration.

High-volume or mission-critical systems. Technical leadership and mentoring.