Lead Architect Java/VMWare

• Use advanced Java skills to build complex DevOps processes
• Use VMWare toolsets such as VRA/VRO together with Salt to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration and maintenance
• Implement Orchestration patterns for system deployments – installation/configuration
• Must have solid development background in java combined with strong understanding of infrastructure automation
• Understand the Business Requirements End to End.
• Understand the System Architecture.
• Responsible for Designing and building JAVA Applications supporting VMWare automation.
• Understand the project timelines and deadlines.
• Provide Impact analysis for new requirements or changes.
• Responsible for low level design with the team.
• Convey architectural solutions to all levels of professionals and leaders.
• Ensure Quality and Deliverables.
• Lead the team and deliverables -Prioritize work with stakeholders.
• Understand and follow the current Code Build and Deployment patterns across all environments.
• Perform checkouts of the code deployments before the QA starts testing.
• Support continuous improvement, investigating alternatives and technologies, and presenting for architectural review. Proficiency in Java, with a good understanding of its ecosystems
• Develop and Mentor Junior team members.
• Work breakdown by stories for development.       
• Accurate work Estimation and commitment to timelines and deadlines.
• Identify dependencies and communicate.

Required:

• At least 5 years of experience with Programming in Java, Spring based projects in a cloud environment.
• Expertise in Core Java 8 and above
• Expertise in Spring/Spring Boot/Spring Data-JPA
• CI/CD tools experience 
• Use VMWare toolsets such as VRA/VRO together with Salt to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration and maintenance.
• Infrastructure planning experience.
• Deep knowledge in SQL, Hibernate, Maven, Jenkins
• Good Knowledge in Microservices architecture and patterns
• Good knowledge in Oracle/Postgres/MongoDB, SQL Server databases
• Good knowledge in messaging architecture - Kafka to be specific.
• Knowledge in Cloud/Container technologies Docker, Kubernetes / OpenShift. AWS knowledge is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Spring Cloud
• Experience in working with Agile Methodologies. Scrum or Kanban

About GalaxE.Solutions

GalaxE is a professional IT services firm that specializes in platform-driven solutions and the use of automation to achieve enterprise business transformation and mission-critical change for some of the largest companies in the world. Using our proprietary solution set, GxFource®, we apply machine learning techniques and predictive analytics tools as part of a broad artificial intelligence strategy that provides effective impact and data-driven business transformation.

Since its founding, GalaxE has been dedicated to advancing the benefits of technology. As we continue that legacy and look to the future, a focus on business enablement through agile, cost-efficient, and effective integration of people, process, and technology anchors our success. We revolutionize change in the costs of doing business that transform companies and their ability to leap beyond the competition.

At GalaxE we value people and are committed to diversity and inclusion where our employees are made to feel comfortable and are encouraged to be authentic. We focus on cultivating both traditional IT and non-traditional, new collar, workers through our Outsource to America®, program.

We are always looking for passionate, entrepreneurial-minded innovators and disrupters; game-changers that take ownership of the work they produce and bring it each and every day. Working with like-minded team members you will get a chance to discover, develop, and use cutting-edge technologies to transform the way we deliver creative business solutions.

Sound like you? Join us and find out for yourself what it means for you, and your career, to be part of the GalaxE team. Let’s build something, together. #WeAreGalaxE

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift to 15 lbs., as needed
• Must be able to work on-site (corporate/client offices), as needed (not applicable for 100% remote roles)
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead.
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, the ability to tolerate fluorescent lighting, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employees must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees requiring accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, absent undue hardship.

For more information, please visit https://www.galaxe.com/