Java Solutions Architect (Java Runtime, Log4j, Tomcat Remediation)

We are looking for a Senior Java Solutions Architect to join a technical discovery and risk assessment engagement, working closely with a UK-based cybersecurity and architecture team on a large enterprise Java estate.

Project: A ten-week discovery and technical assessment engagement for a UK enterprise client, focused on mapping Java runtime usage and dependency risk across an estate of roughly 200 Java endpoints and close to 9,000 related findings.

Responsibilities:

Build and maintain the Java runtime inventory, confirming actual usage across environments

Identify components that are unused and removable, that require updating, or that require formal risk acceptance

Confirm Log4j and Tomcat dependency chains and determine whether they share a common vendor product blocker

Interpret Veracode Software Composition Analysis (SCA) output to produce an application bill of materials

Confirm which applications genuinely bundle vulnerable components and assess whether the vulnerable code path is reachable

Identify components with no direct upgrade path and define remediation options

Collaborate with client-side architecture and security teams to validate findings and assumptions

Requirements:

7+ years of experience in Java platform engineering across multiple runtime generations and vendors (Oracle JDK/JRE, JRockit, OpenJDK, Azul, Corretto)

Hands-on experience upgrading application servers and servlet containers, primarily Apache Tomcat; exposure to WebSphere is a plus

Proven experience remediating Log4j/Log4Shell exposure in production, including cases where the component is embedded in a third-party product

Experience resolving transitive dependency and classpath conflicts where the upgrade path is blocked by vendor versioning

Familiarity with Veracode or a comparable software composition analysis tool

Strong analytical mindset, able to work confidently with incomplete or conflicting source data

Upper-Intermediate English or higher

What We Offer:

Transparent strategy and thoughtful management that keep everyone aligned

Space for personal growth and career development without limits

A culture of continuous learning: internal courses, workshops, and English classes twice a week

Skill up events where we share experience and stay on top of trends

Competitive perks: flexible schedule, a strong compensation package, support for professional certifications, and generous vacation policy

Team spirit that thrives through regular events, gatherings, and celebrations