Skills & Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). • Technical Skills: - 13 to 16 years of experience in software development, with at least 10 years focused on Java architecture and design. - Proven experience in leading the architecture of large-scale, mission-critical Java applications.- Deep expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, and related frameworks. - Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, Kafka and SOA. - Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. - Proficiency in database design and optimization, with experience in both SQL and NoSQL databases. - Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (IaC). - Knowledge of security best practices and experience in implementing secure architectures.