Job Description:About the Role:We are seeking a Senior Cloud Architect with a strong engineering background and a hands-on approach to owning and leading technical architecture across cloud-native applications. You’ll be responsible for designing scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions in a modern cloud environment (primarily AWS) using technologies like Java, Kafka, PostgreSQL, and Kubernetes.Key Responsibilities:Technical Ownership: Lead the end-to-end architecture of complex cloud-native systems, ensuring scalability, security, and resilience.Cloud Strategy & Deployment: Design and implement cloud solutions on AWS (preferred) or GCP, leveraging best practices in infrastructure as code and CI/CD.Microservices Architecture: Design and develop RESTful and event-driven microservices using Java (Spring Boot) and Kafka.Containerization & Orchestration: Use Docker and Kubernetes for deploying and managing microservices at scale.Security & Compliance: Implement secure systems using OAuth2, JWT, IAM, and ensure alignment with SOC 2 / ISO 27001 compliance standards.DevOps & Automation: Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD, and automate infrastructure with Terraform or CloudFormation.Data & Performance: Architect robust data models using PostgreSQL and NoSQL systems (MongoDB, DynamoDB). Optimize application and database performance.Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with product managers, developers, and DevSecOps teams to align architecture with business and technical goals.Front-End Integration: Familiarity with front-end technologies such as React, TypeScript, and modern UI frameworks is a plus.Required Skills & Experience:Java Expertise: 8+ years of hands-on experience with Java 8+, Spring Boot, and Jakarta EE.Cloud Mastery: Proven track record of designing and implementing solutions on AWS (preferred), GCP, or Azure.Kafka / Messaging Systems: Deep understanding of Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other message brokers in distributed architectures.CI/CD & DevOps: Hands-on experience with Jenkins, Terraform, Kubernetes, and Helm.Security First: Knowledge of security frameworks including OAuth2, SAML, Zero Trust Architecture.Data-Driven Architecture: Strong expertise in PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, and Redis.Leadership: Ability to drive technical decisions, mentor developers, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.Preferred Qualifications:Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect)Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologiesFront-end development experience (React/TypeScript)Skills:Java,Postgres,Kafka,Aws CloudAbout Company:UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
