Systems Architect Senior

Brown Brothers Harriman•Boston, MA

About The Position

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career. We are seeking a highly experienced Full Stack Java Senior Developer / Architect to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance, enterprise-grade web application in our BI & Enterprise Reporting team. This role requires deep hands-on expertise in Java/J2EE, API-driven architectures, and modern front-end frameworks (Angular), along with strong architectural and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will be responsible for translating business and technical requirements into robust application designs, driving best practices across the development lifecycle, and ensuring high-quality, secure, and maintainable solutions. This position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, mentoring developers, and playing a key role in technical decision-making.

Requirements

10+ years of experience as a Full Stack Java/J2EE Web Developer, with strong exposure to analysis, design, development, and implementation of enterprise web applications.
Proven expertise in applying design patterns and best practices.
Strong proficiency in Core Java and object-oriented design principles.
Hands-on experience preparing technical documentation, including low-level designs.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot and resolve critical issues in production environments.
Technical Skills Languages: Java, J2EE, XML, SQL
Technologies: Core Java, J2EE, Web Services: SOAP and RESTful APIs
Web Development: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Angular 17 or above
Tools & Platforms: Jenkins, Jira, IntelliJ IDEA, Apache Tomcat 9, Kubernetes, OpenShift
Frameworks: Spring Boot, Hibernate
Databases: Oracle (schema design, performance tuning, and efficient SQL development)

Nice To Haves

Experience in microservices architecture and domain-driven design (DDD).
Experience developing API-centric applications and integrating distributed systems.
Solid experience in front-end development using Angular (version 17 or above) and modern web standards.
Strong understanding of relational database design, especially Oracle, including writing optimized and efficient SQL queries.
Knowledge of security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and secure API design.
Familiarity with performance tuning, profiling, and monitoring tools.
Prior experience in a technical leadership or architect role.
Strong mentoring skills and experience leading or guiding development teams.
Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Excellent documentation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and implementation of Java-based, full-stack web applications.
Architect and develop API-heavy, service-oriented and microservices-based applications using RESTful and SOAP web services.
Design and document Low-Level Designs (LLD) aligned with high-level architectural standards.
Apply appropriate design patterns and architectural principles to build scalable, reusable, and maintainable solutions.
Develop and promote reusable components and frameworks across multiple applications.
Ensure seamless integration between front-end (Angular) and back-end services.
Perform code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure internal quality assurance for application components.
Analyze and resolve complex production issues, often under tight timelines and high-pressure situations.
Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand and clarify requirements using tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes in containerized and cloud-native environments.
Mentor junior and mid-level developers and provide technical guidance to the development team.
Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to application architecture, performance, and security.