Job DescriptionRole OverviewAs the Solution Architect, you will bridge the gap between high-throughput microservices and resilient data platforms. You will serve as the principal architectural authority for designing a highly-available, low-latency, event-driven enterprise solutions in a cloud platform.
Key Responsibilities• Platform design: Architect an end-to-end near real-time caching platform capable of ingesting high-volume account update events from event brokers and serving sub-second lookups to downstream consumers.
• Caching strategy: Set the caching patterns (cache-aside, read-through, write-behind) and the rules for invalidation, expiry (TTL) and data consistency.
• Microservices: Set standards for Java 17/21 and Spring Boot microservices, REST API contracts, and resilience patterns.
• Event-driven integration: Design asynchronous messaging flows across Kafka, SQS, SNS and EventBridge.
• Data architecture: Guide the data model, partitioning, indexing and retention in PostgreSQL.
• Cloud & deployment: Set the deployment approach on EKS, Kubernetes and Helm. Work with platform and security teams on networking and IAM.
• Leadership: Lead architecture reviews and write architecture decision records (ADRs). Mentor tech leads and drive the use of AI-assisted engineering.
Primary Skills(Minimum 8+ Yrs)Java 17/21, Spring Boot, REST APIs • Spring Data JPA • Spring Integration • Microservices • Caching Patterns • SQL • NoSQL • Event-Driven Architecture • AI-Assisted Engineering
Secondary Skills(Minimum 2+ Yrs)Amazon EKS, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, PostgreSQL, AWS Integration, AWS SQS/SNS/EventBridge, Kafka Autoscaling, Networking, IAM, CI/CD.
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: 100000 to 118650
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In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini's discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
