Solutions Architect

Job Description – Solutions Architect (AWS / Java / Spring Boot)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to design, guide, and oversee the development of cloud-native microservices on AWS. The ideal candidate combines solid hands‑on Java/Spring Boot expertise with a strong architectural vision and in-depth knowledge of identity management using OKTA.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and define the target architecture for applications based on a microservices approach on AWS.
• Drive technical decisions regarding service decomposition, API design, scalability, resilience, and security.
• Provide hands‑on technical guidance to development teams on Java/Spring Boot best practices.
• Design and implement identity and access management solutions using OKTA (SSO, OAuth2/OIDC, SAML, user lifecycle management).
• Define standards for CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), observability, and cloud governance.
• Ensure architectural consistency, code quality, and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (developers, DevOps, security teams, product owners).

Required Technical Skills

• Java (proven expertise) and Spring Boot (microservices development).
• Design and deployment of microservices on AWS (ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, ECR, etc.).
• Proficiency in OKTA and authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML).
• Solid understanding of distributed architectures (messaging, event-driven, REST APIs).
• Experience with DevOps practices: CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of cloud security principles and secrets management.

Preferred Skills

• AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer).
• Experience with observability tools (Dynatrace, Datadog, CloudWatch).
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases on AWS (RDS, DynamoDB).

Desired Profile

• Significant experience in cloud solution architecture (ideally 5+ years).
• Ability to combine strategic vision with hands‑on technical involvement.
• Excellent communication and technical leadership skills.
• Autonomy, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.