Senior Solution Architect

GreatPeople.Tech is helping a client to hire a remote Senior Solution Architect (Java and Angular) who must be located in Brazil. About our Client
They are a revolutionary insurance technology company (aka InsurTech) committed to
enabling agencies & brokers grow in the digital age. They are building scalable, intelligent platforms using modern full stack technologies and AI-driven architecture. If you're a seasoned developer ready to grow into an architect role, and passionate about transforming enterprise systems and integrating AI into development workflows—this is your next challenge.
Job Description
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect with 15+ years of hands-on experience in architecting, designing, and delivering scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will be a Java ecosystem expert (Java 17+, Spring Boot 3) with a strong background in microservices architecture, event-driven design, and cloud-native development. Additionally, the candidate should have practical experience with Angular 15+, enabling seamless integration between backend services and modern frontend applications.
You will lead the end-to-end architecture for mission-critical systems, driving innovation, scalability, and security across multi-cloud environments (AWS primary, with exposure to GCP/Azure), while ensuring cohesive full-stack design and implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Architectural Ownership – Define, design, and govern technical architecture for enterprise-grade, Java-centric applications and microservices.
Microservices & Distributed Systems – Architect highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable distributed systems leveraging Spring Boot 3, Spring Cloud, and Reactive frameworks.
Cloud Architecture – Design cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS core services (ECS, EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, etc.), with working knowledge of GCP/Azure equivalents.
Event-Driven and Data Architecture – Build streaming and asynchronous data pipelines using Kafka, Spark, or other event-driven frameworks.
Containerization & DevOps Integration – Define strategies for container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD automation (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or ArgoCD).
Security and Identity Management – Implement enterprise-grade security patterns using Okta, Keycloak, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect; enforce API gateway and token-based authentication standards.
Polyglot Architecture – Provide architectural guidance for cross-technology integrations, including Node.js, Python, and other service layers where applicable.
FE Architecture- Architect and implement scalable frontend applications that integrate seamlessly with backend microservices, ensuring performance optimization, enforcing reusable component standards, and collaboration cross teams to align Angular frontend and backend architecture within a secure, cloud-native environment.
AI Experience – Hands on experience implementing applications using code assistant tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude.ai, etc.
Technical Leadership – Act as a hands-on thought leader and mentor for development teams, conducting design reviews, performance optimization sessions, and code-level guidance.
Best Practices & Governance – Establish coding standards, reusable frameworks, and architecture blueprints to ensure maintainability and long-term scalability.
Stakeholder Collaboration – Partner closely with product owners, business analysts, and DevOps teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
Required Skills & Experience
Core Expertise:
Java 17+, Spring Boot 3, Spring Cloud, RESTful API design
Angular 15+
Atlas MongoDB
AI code generation
Microservices architecture and domain-driven design (DDD)
Messaging and streaming platforms (Kafka, Spark)
Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Cloud platforms (AWS mandatory; GCP/Azure good to have)
Security:
Authentication & Authorization using Okta, Keycloak, OAuth2, OIDC, JWT
DevOps & Observability:
CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation), logging, and monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch)
Database Experience:
Both SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis), ElasticSearch
AI Experience:
Practical Experience using AI-powered development tools such as: GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude.ai, etc.
Implementation experience of AI Integration Use Cases Accelerating code generation and refactoring
Enhancing productivity in architectural prototyping
Supporting documentation and test case generation
Leveraging AI for performance tuning and design suggestions
Angular experience:
Experience implementing Modular frontend applications; strong grasp of component architecture, performance optimization and secure API integration.
Soft Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and documentation abilities (Must be fluent in English).
Proven ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
Exposure to API Gateway / Service Mesh (Istio, Kong, or AWS API Gateway)
Experience with Reactive programming (WebFlux, Project Reactor)
Knowledge of Data Lakes, Data Warehousing
How They Work
Contract Type: This is a 1-year contract opportunity with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and evolving business needs.
Work Culture: They foster a collaborative and respectful environment that values work-life balance and autonomy.
Professional Development: They support continuous learning through access to training resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities.
Remote-First Setup: They operate remotely, with a preference for candidates who can maintain overlap with Eastern Time (EST) from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for effective collaboration.
Inclusive Environment: This Client is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we welcome professionals from all backgrounds.
Role Evolution: As their business grows, your responsibilities may evolve—offering the chance to expand your impact and skill set.
Hiring Process and Schedule:
30 minutes screening with Recruiter and form fulfilling – Nov/10 to Nov/14
First Round Screening Interviews 90-minute interviews to assess Java, Angular, MongoDB, AI experience, Cultural fit. Timeline: Nov 17-28
Second Round Deep Technical Interviews Conduct 60-minute interviews focused on architecture, MongoDB transformation, and AI integration. Timeline: Dec 1-12
Final Round Cultural Fit Interviews Conduct 60-minute interviews using Client Path questions to assess team alignment. Timeline: Dec 15-19
Decision & Offer Preparation & Offer Acceptance Consolidate feedback, select final candidate, prepare offer, confirm acceptance. Timeline: Dec 22-26
Onboarding Prep initiate onboarding steps, and prepare for Day 1. Timeline: Dec 15-31 (Mon–Fri)
Candidate Start Date New hire joins Client. Timeline: Jan 5 (Mon)