Solution Architect

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and deliver a hybrid application and data platform integrating IBM DB2/Mainframe systems with Microsoft Azure.
This role will partner closely with the Data Architect to implement the data strategy (ODS, replication, CDC), while owning:
• Application architecture
• Integration patterns
• Platform engineering and deployment
The focus is on enabling:
• Java-based modernization (Spring Boot / Spring Batch)
• Cloud-native application design on Azure
• Seamless DB2 Azure PostgreSQL integration

Key Responsibilities:
Architecture & Solution Design
• Define end-to-end architecture for DB2 Azure applications and services
• Collaborate with Data Architect on ODS design, data pipelines, and synchronization patterns
• Design scalable microservices architecture using Java 21 and Spring Boot
Application & Integration Architecture
• Architect and guide development of:
o Batch processing solutions using Spring Batch
o Microservices for DB2 data access and write-back (APIs/services)
• Define patterns for data ingestion, processing, and transactional updates
• Ensure alignment between application layer and data platform (ODS/PostgreSQL)
• Design bi-directional integration using APIs, event-driven (Event Hub/Kafka), and CDC patterns
Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions on Azure
• Define and enforce Infrastructure as Code using Terraform (mandatory)
• Drive automation, standardized deployments, and secure cloud architecture
Database & Platform Alignment
• Design application interaction with DB2 (system of record) and PostgreSQL (cloud ODS)
• Ensure efficient queries, data consistency, and optimal system performance
Governance, Performance & Reliability
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and resilience of solutions
• Drive best practices for performance tuning, fault tolerance, and recovery
• Establish monitoring, logging, and observability frameworks
Leadership & Collaboration
• Provide technical leadership and architecture governance
• Partner with Data Architects, engineering, and business teams
• Conduct design reviews and enforce enterprise standards

Required Skills & Experience:
Core Architecture
• 1012+ years of experience in Solution Architecture / Application Architecture
• Strong experience in legacy modernization and hybrid architectures (DB2 + Cloud)
Java & Application Development (Critical)
• Strong hands-on expertise in:
o Java (Java 17 / Java 21 mandatory)
o Spring Boot (microservices architecture)
o Spring Batch (batch processing frameworks)
• Experience designing:
o High-volume batch processing systems
o Scalable microservices for enterprise platforms
Cloud & DevOps
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, including:
o Azure App Services / Functions
o Azure Data Services (ADF, Event Hub – working knowledge)
• Hands-on experience with:
o Terraform (Infrastructure as Code – must-have)
o CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Data & Database Systems
• Strong experience with:
o IBM DB2 / Mainframe integration
o PostgreSQL (relational DB for cloud-based ODS)
• Solid understanding of:
o Data consistency and transaction management
o Distributed system design
Integration & Architecture
• Experience designing:
o API-driven and event-driven architectures
o Hybrid application + data integration systems
• Good understanding of:
o CDC and data synchronization patterns (working with Data Architect)
Good to have:
• Knowledge on mainframe environments (DB2, COBOL ecosystems)
• Exposure to financial services domain.
• Familiarity with DataStage or legacy ETL tools
• Azure certifications (Solution Architect Expert preferred)
• Experience with cloud governance frameworks and enterprise architecture standards