Java & Bigdata Solution Architect

Capgemini • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$90,000 - CA$102,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with strong expertise in Java and Big Data technologies to design, develop, and implement scalable, high-performance enterprise solutions. The ideal candidate will play a key role in defining architecture, guiding development teams, and ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology strategy.

Requirements

• Strong experience in Java ecosystem (Java 8+, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud).
• Expertise in Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Hive).
• Hands-on experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Knowledge of database systems: SQL and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools (CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Git, Terraform).
• Experience with API design, RESTful services, and event-driven systems.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture and solution design.
• Experience in designing large-scale, high-throughput systems.
• Knowledge of architecture patterns and best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of IT experience with at least 3-5 years in a Solution Architect role.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-grade Java and Big Data solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data governance and data lake architectures.
• Certification in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Exposure to AI/ML data pipelines is a plus.
• Experience in Agile and DevOps environments.
• Strategic thinking
• Technical leadership
• Innovation and continuous improvement
• Stakeholder engagement
• Delivery excellence

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end solution architecture for enterprise applications leveraging Java and Big Data platforms.
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performance systems using microservices and distributed architectures.
• Develop architecture blueprints, technical roadmaps, and solution designs aligned with business needs.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate tools, frameworks, and technologies.
• Lead design and development of enterprise applications using Java (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate).
• Establish best practices for coding standards, design patterns, and performance optimization.
• Review code and ensure adherence to architecture guidelines.
• Design and implement Big Data solutions using technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Kafka, and NoSQL databases.
• Define data ingestion, processing, and storage strategies.
• Build real-time and batch data processing pipelines.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance.
• Architect cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure,) integrating Big Data and Java services.
• Design APIs and integration frameworks using REST, messaging systems, and event-driven architectures.
• Work on containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Mentor development teams and provide technical leadership.
• Conduct architecture reviews and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
• Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Implement security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks in architecture.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior