About the Role: We are looking for a Senior Java Cloud Architect to own the end-to-end technical architecture and lead the design of scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-based solutions. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with hands-on development experience in Java, AWS, Kafka, and Postgres, and demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities: * Architect & Design Cloud Solutions: Develop scalable, resilient, and cloud-native architectures using Java (Spring Boot). * Cloud Strategy & Implementation: Design, deploy, and optimize applications on AWS (preferred), with exposure to GCP/Azure. * Microservices & API Development: Build RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures integrating with Kafka or RabbitMQ. * Containerization & Orchestration: Manage deployments using Docker and Kubernetes. * Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, IAM) ensuring compliance with SOC 2 and ISO 27001. * DevOps & Automation: Set up CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub/GitLab CI/CD) and automate infrastructure with Terraform or CloudFormation. * Database & Performance Optimization: Work with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, and Redis to ensure high performance and scalability. * Collaboration & Leadership: Partner with cross-functional teams (development, DevOps, and security) to drive best practices and mentor team members. * (Optional) Frontend Exposure: Experience with React, TypeScript, or similar JS frameworks is a plus.
Required Skills & Qualifications: * Java Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Java 8+, Spring Boot, and Jakarta EE. * Cloud Platforms: Proven experience with AWS * DevOps & CI/CD: Knowledge of Kubernetes, Helm, Jenkins, Terraform, and infrastructure automation. * Security: Experience with OAuth 2.0, SAML, IAM, or Zero Trust Architecture. * Databases: Deep understanding of SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB). * Scalability & Performance: Expertise in designing high-availability, low-latency systems. * Leadership & Communication: Ability to lead architecture discussions, mentor teams, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Nice to Have: * Experience in hospitality, customer engagement, or data processing platforms. * Background in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments.
Why Join: * Work on a high-impact project for a global hospitality leader. * Be part of a strategic partnership between UST and AWS. * Contribute to a modern, cloud-native architecture with strong engineering culture and long-term engagement potential.
We’re grateful for your interest in joining us. Kindly note that only applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely align with the role will be contacted for the next steps. Thank you for your understanding.
