Design Lead - Java

Overview
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Architect / Design Lead to join our product development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software architecture and solution design, with the ability to bridge business requirements and technical implementation. This role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on technical expertise, as well as strong leadership skills to guide engineering teams toward building scalable, secure, and high-quality systems.
The Architect / Design Lead will play a key role in defining the product architecture, ensuring technical excellence, and collaborating with stakeholders across business, product, and engineering teams.
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Key Responsibilities
•    Define and maintain the overall product and system architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
•    Lead the design of critical components, frameworks, and integration patterns.
•    Review and validate technical solutions proposed by engineering teams, ensuring alignment with architectural principles and business goals.
•    Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and client stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
•    Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, fostering knowledge sharing and best practices.
•    Drive adoption of secure coding practices, compliance with industry standards (e.g., OWASP), and ensure adherence to architectural guidelines.
•    Conduct design and code reviews to maintain quality standards.
•    Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies for architectural and technical challenges.
•    Support the migration and transition of responsibilities across locations, ensuring knowledge transfer and continuity of delivery.
•    Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend their adoption where appropriate.
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