Java Solution Architect

Java Solution Architect

Summary of This Role

Responsible for overseeing Application systems, architecture, design, data workflow, logical

processes, and system interfaces. Assure synergy between software and hardware architecture to maximize that

relationship. Determine and develop architectural approaches and solutions, conduct business reviews, document

current systems, and develop recommendations on how to proceed with the applications. With a strong

emphasis on microservices architecture, APIs, and cloud-native technologies, this role ensures security,

scalability, reliability and cost optimization across the

platform.

As a key contributor, the Solution Architect will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver

high-performance solutions that meet business goals, ensuring long-term success through strategic alignment,

robust architecture/design, and ongoing optimization.

What Part Will You Play?

● Collaborates with clients and other functional areas in the design of IT Roadmaps to

illustrate architectural complexities and interactions of information systems. Analyzes, refines and

documents the business requirements of the client. Analyzes existing systems to detect critical deficiencies

and recommend solutions for improvement. Plans and designs information systems and implements

updates within scope of established guidelines and objectives.

● Researches new technological advances to assess current practices for compliance with systems

requirements. Recommendssolutionsto address currentsystem needs, process

improvements and controls. Assists in the Request for Proposal (RFP) and vendor selection process. Makes

recommendations for future information system needs.

● Provides technical architecture and support across applications and guidance to other functional areas

to define software/hardware requirements and in planning and delivering infrastructure. Analyzes

infrastructure and capacity planning.

● Employs a thorough knowledge of required procedures, methodologies and/or application

standards, including Payment Card Industry (PCI) and security related compliance to write or modify

software programs to include analysis, writing specifications and code, program installation and

documentation for use with multiple application/user database systems.

Maintains information systems by configuring software and hardware, tracking errors and data

movement, and troubleshooting.

● Solicits and incorporate feedback from internal customers and IT teams to ensure solutions are aligned

with user needs and business objectives, driving customer satisfaction and

operational efficiency.

● Leads by example in adopting best practices for secure, high-performance architectures, and serves as a

trusted advisor for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

● Be a subject matter expert on the solutions that they are responsible for

● Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the entire solution

● Know the relationships between components within the solution as well as with non-solution components

● Act as an escalation point for troubleshooting P1 issues and offering remediation solutions

● Work with Product Owners to ensure safe and sustainable delivery of vision

● Have visibility into the product road map and ensure technical pathways exist to implement solutions

● Take ownership of architectural technical debt

● Facilitate the creation of work items into the backlog

● Advocate for prioritization of architectural technical debt

● Work with Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Engineering, Security, PMO and Implementation team to:

○ Identify and plan solution improvements

○ Create modern architected solutions

○ Assist Enterprise Architecture in preparing Reference Architecture for BTS proposal

○ Solidify solution architecture into reusable reference architecture for all of Heartland to

easily reuse

○ Work on POCs for new architecture, cloud offerings, standards, and software

● Maintain Architecture and Standards within implementation teams

● Ensure best practice standards are followed consistently across teams to create\maintain a sustainable and

scalable product

● Ensure new implementation is following approved architecture, or work to submit new architecture if a

new standard needs to be created

● Support in the diagnosis and resolution of new and existing architecture issues and risks

● Conduct Build Reviews to ensure the design documentation reflects the implemented solution

● Participate in a community of practice with EA, CE, Security and other Solution Architects

What Are We Looking For in This Role?

Minimum Qualifications:

● Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

● 15+ years experience in architecture and design

● 5+ years experience in software development in Java/Kotlin/C#

● 5+ years experience in microservices architecture and APIs, Internet gateways Gateways and APIMs

● 3+ years experience as a Team Lead

● In-depth knowledge of application security best practices

● Experience in building highly available systems

● Experience with databases and queries

● Experience with multi-threading and concurrency

Preferred Qualifications:

● Masters Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

● Experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

● Experience with Kubernetes

What Are Our Desired Skills and Capabilities?

● Skills / Knowledge - Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives

to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Capable of navigating and overcoming barriers

such as cross-departmental and peer reviews.

● Job Complexity - Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth

evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria

for obtaining results. Networks with key contacts outside their own

● area of expertise.

● Leadership & Supervision - Takes ownership of defining methods and procedures for new assignments

and ensures successful execution. Acts as a team lead, coordinating the activities of other personnel and

fostering collaboration to meet objectives efficiently.