Technical Architect

Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Architect with over 15+ years of experience in software development, including 7+ years in system architecture. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Java technologies, cloud platforms, modern architectural patterns, Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat AMQ (ActiveMQ), and databases like Oracle and PostgreSQL. Experience with accessibility standards like AODA or WCAG 2.0 is also crucial.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and design large-scale, high-performance systems with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and security.
• Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native solutions, with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure and Red Hat OpenShift.
• Implement microservices architecture and ensure secure, performant, and scalable API integrations.
• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines to streamline and automate deployment processes.
• Implement messaging solutions using Red Hat AMQ (ActiveMQ) for asynchronous communication between services.
• Ensure compliance with security best practices, including OWASP guidelines, across all development stages.
• Utilize Red Hat OpenShift for containerization and orchestration of microservices-based applications.
• Collaborate with database teams to design, manage, and optimize Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.
• Ensure that all designs and implementations meet accessibility standards such as AODA or WCAG 2.0.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to development teams, enforcing modern development practices and architectural standards.

Technical Skills:

• Programming Languages:
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring MVC), Hibernate, and JPA.
• Experience with frontend frameworks, particularly Angular, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• Cloud & DevOps:
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, and Azure VMs.
• Proficiency in Red Hat OpenShift for managing and deploying containerized applications.
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipeline tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Strong experience in container orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes, particularly on Red Hat OpenShift.
• Messaging & Integration:
• Expertise in Red Hat AMQ (ActiveMQ) for building reliable and scalable messaging systems.
• Experience with enterprise integration patterns and designing event-driven architectures using messaging brokers.
• Microservices & API Design:
• Extensive experience designing microservices architecture and implementing APIs using RESTful services, GraphQL, or gRPC.
• Experience with API Gateway services and service mesh technologies such as Istio.
• Database Technologies:
• Expertise in Oracle and PostgreSQL databases, including database design, performance tuning, and query optimization.
• Security:
• Knowledge of security best practices, including OAuth2, JWT, SAML, and RBAC.
• Experience with OWASP Top 10 security guidelines and encryption standards.
• Accessibility Standards:
• Ensure compliance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) or WCAG 2.0 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) to create inclusive and accessible applications.
• Monitoring & Logging:
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Splunk, ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Prometheus, or Grafana for system performance and troubleshooting.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and guide development teams.
• Azure, Red Hat OpenShift, or Red Hat AMQ certifications are a plus.