Java Architect

Job Title: Java Architect
Location: Basking Ridge, NJ | Irving, TX | Tampa, FL (Hybrid/Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Architect with expertise in designing and developing scalable, high-performing enterprise applications. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, React, and Kafka, along with proven architecture and solution design skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and development of enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
• Define technical roadmaps, standards, and best practices for distributed systems.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams to design end-to-end solutions.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to development teams to ensure high-quality code and adherence to architecture principles.
• Design and implement event-driven architecture using Apache Kafka for real-time data processing and integrations.
• Oversee front-end integration with React for building user-centric applications.
• Ensure system performance, scalability, reliability, and security across applications.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design sessions, and architecture governance meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud adoption (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform is a plus).

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of IT experience with at least 4+ years in an Architect role.
• Strong expertise in Core Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
• Experience with event-driven systems, Kafka, and REST APIs.
• Solid understanding of React.js for front-end development and integration.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform) is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of design patterns, system design, and performance optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to design scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with experience guiding distributed teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Telecom domain experience (especially with OSS/BSS or similar clients) is a strong plus.
• Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git, CI/CD).
• Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and caching technologies (Redis, Hazelcast).

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, large-scale enterprise applications.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.