Sr. Java Architect at The Home Depot in Toronto, ON  M3C 4H9

Position overview: 
 

The Senior Architect is responsible for the design, implementation and lifecycle management of technology architectures and application architectures that support one or more application systems. The Architect is responsible for identifying and implementing technology and application solution designs and delivering sustainable, cost-effective business applications based on industry and business research. This position is also responsible for implementation and oversight of sustaining technology governance processes and associated teaching and mentoring of Business and IT Associates in proper use of the technology and application base. Design and implement The Home Depot Canada’s software and business applications that span the entire enterprise including Application, Data and Integration Architecture. The Sr. Architect position focus is multi-channel including e-Commerce and bricks and mortar store solutions in support of the world's largest Home Improvement Retailer. The position will require presentation of the system strategy and architecture to the Senior Leadership Team for approval. 

Position Responsibilities: 

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of technical and application solutions to meet business requirements that are cost-effective and sustainable. 

• Translate complex business requirements using advanced methods and models to determine appropriate system solutions. 

• Provide expert design and implementation guidance to project teams on diverse topics including cloud-native Java Spring Boot applications, SAP integrations, functional and technology alternatives, methodologies, implementation tools, etc. 

• Review detailed designs created by software engineers to ensure architectural principles are adhered to, requirements are satisfied, and the solution is optimized for a high-volume environment. 

• Establish and implement technology migration strategies for specific applications or architectures within an IT portfolio, including but not limited to vendor-hosted solutions. 

• Identify and resolve technical issues and design flaws during the development phases. 

• Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including design specifications and system-related information. 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals and technological strategies. 

• Conduct performance tuning and optimization of Java applications. 

• Mentor and guide junior developers and architects, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. 

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance development processes and product quality. 

• Ensure compliance with architectural standards and best practices. 

• Lead code reviews and provide constructive feedback to development teams. 

• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate architectural approaches. 

• Manage and oversee the integration of third-party products and technologies within existing systems. 

• Participate in project planning and estimation activities. 

• Ensure the security and scalability of Java system architecture. 

• Advocate for and implement DevOps practices to streamline development and deployment processes. 

• Facilitate communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams. 

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in Java and related technologies. 

Required Experience/Skills:   

• Extensive proven experience as a Senior Solution Architect, with the ability to build solutions for enterprise systems. 

• 10+ years of development experience with Java, JEE (Expert level) 

• 5+ years of experience with Spring, MVC, Spring Boot, or similar frameworks, demonstrating proficiency in various Java frameworks, libraries, and tools 

• 5+ years of working experience in public cloud environments like GCP, AWS, or Azure, and implementing cloud-native applications using Docker/containers and Kubernetes. 

• Strong experience in building available, durable, and scalable cloud-native applications using a variety of modern technologies/approaches including microservices architecture, event driven architecture, batch processing, API first approach, mobile and web technologies 

• 6+ years leading and mentoring other developers. 

• Proficiency in using version control systems like Git and Bitbucket. 

• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. 

• Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL database management systems  

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies. 

• Knowledge of security best practices in software development. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. 

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. 

• Experience with performance monitoring and optimization tools. 

• Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly