Lead Technical Architect

Anoud Technologies LLC · Tamil nadu, India

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

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

Technical Skills Required

Core Language

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

Frameworks

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

Architecture & Design

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

Messaging & Streaming

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

Database

• Strong experience with Oracle DB as the backend database
• Understanding of DB integration with messaging queues

Caching

• Hands-on experience with Redis for caching implementation

DevOps / Tools

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

Good to Have

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

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 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.
• Strong balance of coding ability + solution design — this is a hands-on builder/architect role, not a pure Enterprise Architect role.
• Comfortable working on POCs and rapid prototyping to validate ideas.
• Exposure to enterprise architecture concepts , but primary focus remains on hands-on technical leadership.
• Experience driving legacy modernization initiatives (monolith → microservices).
• A go-getter attitude — proactive, ownership-driven, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

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