Job Overview: Solution Architect

We're growing our IT team at DCSA and are looking for a Solution Architect to help design and develop our current and future product offerings. This is a high-impact role within our IT management team, working alongside the Enterprise Architect, the Solution Architect for Standards, the CTIO, and the IT Department Manager.

About DCSA

DCSA is a non-profit organization on a mission to standardize and digitalize the global container shipping industry. We aim to build a more efficient, sustainable, and interoperable ecosystem. As we gear up to launch two flagship products, we’re looking for a hands-on, forward-thinking Solution Architect who’s ready to drive transformation in one of the world’s most vital industries.

Role Summary

As a Solution Architect, you'll lead the design and technical delivery of DCSA's key products. You'll work closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure scalable, secure, and standards-aligned solutions using Java and AWS. This role combines high-level architecture with hands-on development and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Architecture

Design end-to-end product architectures with a focus on scalability, reliability, and interoperability.

Create system diagrams, data flows, and integration strategies.

Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical solutions with business needs.

Hands-On Development

Write maintainable Java code (Spring Boot, Microservices) to prototype and support development.

Build and optimize APIs and event-driven architectures.

Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.

AWS Cloud Architecture

Architect solutions using AWS (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, etc.).

Optimize infrastructure for cost-efficiency, performance, and security.

Implement CI/CD pipelines (e.g., AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild).

Technical Leadership

Guide development teams and ensure architectural alignment.

Mentor junior developers and foster innovation.

Stay current with emerging technologies and tools.

Security & Compliance

Ensure adherence to security best practices and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR).

Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigations.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Experience

7+ years in software development, with 3+ years in architecture roles.

Strong background in Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate) and microservices.

Proven AWS expertise (certifications a plus).

Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and serverless architectures.

Familiarity with API standards (OpenAPI, REST, GraphQL).

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of Java, AWS, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code (e.g., CDK).

Solid understanding of both SQL and NoSQL databases.

Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch).

Nice to Have

Background in maritime, logistics, or supply chain.

Familiarity with interoperability standards (DCSA, EDI, HL7).

Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

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