Senior Java Architect

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Senior Java Full Stack Architect to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.Job Title: Senior Java Full Stack Architect Position Type: Full-timeJob ID: 1138157Location: Charlotte, NCJob Description Role Summary:We are seeking an experienced Java Full Stack Architect to design, build, and govern scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. The role requires strong hands-on expertise across front-end, back-end, microservices, cloud, and DevOps, along with the ability to guide teams and define technical standards.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign end-to-end full stack architecture for web and enterprise applications.Define and implement microservices-based architectures using modern frameworks.Own application design decisions, including scalability, performance, security, and resilience.Develop and review backend services and APIs.Collaborate closely with UI, backend, DevOps, QA, and product teams.Ensure adherence to coding standards, architectural best practices, and design patterns.Perform code reviews and mentor senior and junior developers.Drive cloud adoption, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps best practices.Participate in technical discussions with stakeholders and customers.Technical Skills (Mandatory)BackendStrong expertise in Java (Core Java, Java 8+)Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, HibernateRESTful API design, Microservices architectureMessaging/Event-driven systems (e.g., Kafka)FrontendStrong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)Modern frameworks: Angular / ReactExperience with responsive UI and reusable component designDatabasesRelational: Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQLNoSQL: MongoDBStrong SQL and performance tuning skillsCloud & DevOpsCloud platforms: AWS / Azure / GCPCI/CD tools: Jenkins, MavenContainerization: Docker, KubernetesMonitoring & logging tools (e.g., ELK, Prometheus, Splunk)Testing & QualityExperience with Unit, Integration, and Regression testingKnowledge of test frameworks (Selenium, Karma, Cucumber)Exposure to TDD / BDD practicesQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.18 Yrs of overall IT experience.5+ years architect role.Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Nice to HaveExposure to API gateways and integration platforms.Experience with gRPC communication.Knowledge of application performance monitoring tools (e.g., New Relic).Domain experience in Banking / Financial Services.Familiarity with AI/ML integration at an enterprise level.Experience Level: 18+ yrsPay and BenefitsPay Range Minimum: $128,000 per yearPay Range Maximum: $282,000 per yearHCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.Compensation and BenefitsA candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the followi14520ng benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.