Technical Architect (Java,AWS) Ukraine

Language

• Fluent English (required)

Technical Architect Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment with business strategy and product goals.
• Design solution architecture based on business requirements.
• Present solution alternatives and lead architectural decision-making with stakeholders.
• Define non-functional requirements.
• Design technical architecture (application, security, and infrastructure).
• Validate technical feasibility with technical stakeholders.
• Review and optimize existing code to improve quality, performance, and maintainability.
• Define tech stack, technical standards, best practices, and technical guidelines.

Technical Architect Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering and at least 2 years in Technical Architect or Senior Technical Leadership roles.
• Hands-on experience across backend, frontend, and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong expertise in Domain-Driven Design (DDD), SOLID principles, Hexagonal Architecture, Clean Architecture, Modular Architecture.
• Proficiency in Microservices, API design, Event-driven architecture and Micro-frontends.
• Solid experience with AWS cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and DevOps best practices.
• Experience modernizing, optimizing, and upgrading legacy systems.
• Graduate of a Systems Engineering degree or similar.

Hands-on Development Experience

• Kotlin or Java
• Quarkus or Spring Boot
• SQL and NoSQL databases
• Kafka
• AWS
• React, HTML and JavaScript

Additional skills

• Ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies.
• Familiarity with LMS and educational technology ecosystems is a plus: LTI, H5P, SCORM, xAPI, LRS
• Strong understanding of Data modelling, Integration patterns and Security best practices
• Knowledge of Extreme Programming and Software Craftsmanship principles (nice to have).
• Proficiency in Documentation, Architecture decision processes, UML, C4 modeling, AWS diagrams, Flow charts, Data flow diagrams, Sequence diagrams, Threat modelling, non-functional requirements
• Strong experience using AI tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude.
• Experience defining AI frameworks, Skills and rules, AI agent profiles, Prompt libraries.
• Ensure performance, scalability, reliability, maintainability, privacy, and security.
• Research technical topics, evaluate options, and conduct Proofs of Concept (PoCs).
• Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making processes.
• Support DevSecOps and CI/CD initiatives.

Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down complex problems into manageable components.
• Communication: Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical Leadership: Ability to guide engineering teams, influence decisions, and drive alignment toward architectural goals without direct authority.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Strong ability to work across cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Problem-Solving: Strategic thinking to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures high standards in design and implementation.
• Organization: Ability to structure work, manage multiple initiatives, and balance short-term delivery with long-term architecture goals.
• Responsibility: Ownership of technical decisions and their impact.
• Proactivity: Anticipates risks, identifies opportunities for improvement, and acts before issues arise.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong capability to engage, influence, and align stakeholders at different levels.