About the role
At ddroidd, we’re looking for a Java Solution Architect who thrives on solving complex problems and designing elegant, scalable systems. You’ll play a key role in shaping technical direction, leading solution design for clients, and supporting teams through architecture, mentorship, and innovation. This is a hands-on, strategic role that blends technical leadership, solution design, and collaboration across diverse projects - from enterprise platforms to fast-paced startups.
What you'll do
- Lead presales solutioning: Rapidly design high-quality, client-focused offerings and take part in technical discussions that inspire confidence.
- Architectural design: Develop and implement scalable, robust, and secure architectures across platforms, microservices, frontend, and backend.
- Technical leadership: Provide guidance across multiple projects, set standards for engineering excellence, and serve as the escalation point for complex challenges.
- Application Development: get involved with software engineering tasks when the situation requires it
- Integration & DevOps: Design seamless system integrations and promote modern DevOps practices - CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code.
- AI & innovation: Leverage AI technologies and innovative approaches to enhance product capabilities and streamline delivery.
- Mentorship: Support and coach other engineers and architects, growing ddroidd’s Java community and helping teams perform at their best.
- Documentation & governance: Create and maintain architectural documentation, ensure scalability and security, and balance technical rigor with business needs.
- Community & collaboration: Participate in bids, due diligence, and client presentations - representing ddroidd’s technical vision with clarity and professionalism.
What we're looking for
- 9–10 years of experience in software engineering, including 3–5 years in corporate environments.
- Strong background in Java, with additional experience in frontend technologies.
- Proven ability to design end-to-end solutions across varied technical landscapes (platforms, microservices, cloud).
- Good understanding of infrastructure and cloud platforms - AWS preferred, Azure also valuable.
- Experience participating in bids or presales processes and collaborating directly with clients.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - humble, adaptable, and able to earn trust quickly.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor others and guide teams toward technical excellence.
- A balance of commercial awareness and strong technical judgment.
Nice to have
- Exposure to enterprise architecture frameworks.
- Experience with AI-driven solutions or intelligent systems.
- Familiarity with solution presentations and technical storytelling for clients.
Who you are
You’re a strategic thinker and hands-on problem solver.
You can discuss complex technical concepts with clarity, you’re comfortable navigating change, and you know how to find the balance between innovation and delivery.
You bring structure, confidence, and a collaborative spirit - helping both clients and teams succeed.
