Senior Solution Architect

Job Description

Experience : 15.00 + years Salary : Confidential (based on experience) Expected Notice Period : 7 Days Shift : (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST) Opportunity Type : Remote Placement Type : Full Time Contract for 12 Months(40 hrs a week/160 hrs a month) (*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' client - A funded, fast-growing InsurTech platform building digital solutions for the insurance industry) What do you need for this opportunity? Must have skills required: API Gateway, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, reactive programming, Angular 15+, Atlas MongoDB, CI/CD Automation, Containerization, implementing applications, Java ecosystem, multi-cloud environments, Spring Boot experience A funded, fast-growing InsurTech platform building digital solutions for the insurance industry is Looking for: Senior Solution Architect Location: Remote Tech Stack: Angular (15+), Java (17+), Spring Boot, MongoDB Atlas, AWS, Agentic AI frameworks. About The Client Client is an InsurTech focused on helping agencies and brokers grow in the digital age. Job Description Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect with 15+ years of hands-on experience in architecting, designing, and delivering scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will be a Java ecosystem expert (Java 17+, Spring Boot 3) with a strong background in microservices architecture, event-driven design, and cloud-native development. Additionally, the candidate should have practical experience with Angular 15+, enabling seamless integration between backend services and modern frontend applications. You will lead the end-to-end architecture for mission-critical systems, driving innovation, scalability, and security across multi-cloud environments (AWS primary, with exposure to GCP/Azure), while ensuring cohesive full-stack design and implementation. Key Responsibilities Architectural Ownership ? Define, design, and govern technical architecture for enterprise-grade, Java-centric applications and microservices. Microservices & Distributed Systems ? Architect highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable distributed systems leveraging Spring Boot 3, Spring Cloud, and Reactive frameworks. Cloud Architecture ? Design cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS core services (ECS, EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, etc.), with working knowledge of GCP/Azure equivalents. Event-Driven and Data Architecture ? Build streaming and asynchronous data pipelines using Kafka, Spark, or other event-driven frameworks. Containerization & DevOps Integration ? Define strategies for container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD automation (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or ArgoCD). Security and Identity Management ? Implement enterprise-grade security patterns using Okta, Keycloak, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect; enforce API gateway and token-based authentication standards. Polyglot Architecture ? Provide architectural guidance for cross-technology integrations, including Node.js, Python, and other service layers where applicable. FE Architecture- Architect and implement scalable frontend applications that integrate seamlessly with backend microservices, ensuring performance optimization, enforcing reusable component standards, and collaboration cross teams to align Angular frontend and backend architecture within a secure, cloud-native environment. AI Experience ? Hands on experience implementing applications using code assistant tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude.ai, etc. Technical Leadership ? Act as a hands-on thought leader and mentor for development teams, conducting design reviews, performance optimization sessions, and code-level guidance. Best Practices & Governance ? Establish coding standards, reusable frameworks, and architecture blueprints to ensure maintainability and long-term scalability. Stakeholder Collaboration ? Partner closely with product owners, business analysts, and DevOps teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Required Skills & Experience Core Expertise: Java 17+, Spring Boot 3, Spring Cloud, RESTful API design Angular 15+ Atlas MongoDB AI code generation Microservices architecture and domain-driven design (DDD) Messaging and streaming platforms (Kafka, Spark) Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Cloud platforms (AWS mandatory; GCP/Azure good to have) Security : Authentication & Authorization using Okta, Keycloak, OAuth2, OIDC, JWT DevOps & Observability: CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation), logging, and monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch) Database Experience: Both SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis), ElasticSearch AI Experience: Practical Experience using AI-powered development tools such as: GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude.ai, etc. Implementation experience of AI Integration Use Cases Accelerating code generation and refactoring Enhancing productivity in architectural prototyping Supporting documentation and test case generation Leveraging AI for performance tuning and design suggestions Angular experience: Experience implementing Modular frontend applications; strong grasp of component architecture, performance optimization and secure API integration. Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and documentation abilities Proven ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills Exposure to API Gateway / Service Mesh (Istio, Kong, or AWS API Gateway) Experience with Reactive programming (WebFlux, Project Reactor) Knowledge of Data Lakes, Data Warehousing Why Join Us? We?re building scalable, intelligent platforms using modern full stack technologies and AI- driven architecture. If you''re a seasoned developer ready to grow into an architect role, and passionate about transforming enterprise systems and integrating AI into development workflows?this is your next challenge. How We WorkHow We Work Contract Type: This is a 1-year contract opportunity with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and evolving business needs. Work Culture: We foster a collaborative and respectful environment that values work-life balance and autonomy. Professional Development: We support continuous learning through access to training resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities. Remote-First Setup: We operate remotely, with a preference for candidates who can maintain overlap with Eastern Time (EST) from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for effective collaboration. Inclusive Environment: client is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we welcome professionals from all backgrounds. Role Evolution: As our business grows, your responsibilities may evolve?offering the chance to expand your impact and skill set. How to apply for this opportunity? Step 1: Click On Apply! And Register or Login on our portal. Step 2: Complete the Screening Form & Upload updated Resume Step 3: Increase your chances to get shortlisted & meet the client for the Interview! About Uplers: Our goal is to make hiring reliable, simple, and fast. Our role will be to help all our talents find and apply for relevant contractual onsite opportunities and progress in their career. We will support any grievances or challenges you may face during the engagement. (Note: There are many more opportunities apart from this on the portal. Depending on the assessments you clear, you can apply for them as well). So, if you are ready for a new challenge, a great work environment, and an opportunity to take your career to the next level, don't hesitate to apply today. We are waiting for you!