Java AWS Architect

Overview

On Site
$60 - $70
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Java
AWS
Architect

Job Details

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Java AWS Architect to design, build, and optimize large-scale, cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Java, AWS cloud services, microservices, and enterprise architecture, with hands-on experience leading end-to-end cloud transformations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect and design end-to-end cloud-native solutions using AWS services and Java-based microservices.

  • Lead migration of legacy on-prem applications to AWS (re-architect, re-platform, re-host).

  • Define architecture standards, best practices, and reusable frameworks.

  • Create high-level and low-level architecture diagrams, integration flows, and technical documentation.

  • Guide development teams on solution design, coding standards, performance optimization, and security.

  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines using AWS-native and industry-standard tools.

  • Conduct architecture reviews, evaluate new technologies, and ensure scalability, resilience, and reliability.

  • Work closely with stakeholders, product owners, and cross-functional teams to align architecture with business goals.

Technical Skills Required:

Core Technologies:

  • Strong expertise in Java 8/11/17, Spring Framework, Spring Boot

  • Microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, event-driven design

  • AWS services such as:

    • EC2, Lambda, ECS/EKS, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, SNS/SQS, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, IAM

  • Experience in designing distributed systems, multi-tier architectures, and cloud-native patterns (CQRS, Saga, Domain-Driven Design, etc.)

  • CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline

  • Containerization & orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, EKS

  • Security best practices: IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager, VPC security, encryption

  • Database design (SQL & NoSQL)

Soft Skills:

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management

  • Leadership experience in mentoring engineering teams

  • Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions

  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

Preferred Certifications (Highly Recommended):

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional (Top Preferred)

  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional

  • AWS Certified Developer Associate

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate

  • Java SE 11 Developer Certification (Oracle Certified Professional)

  • TOGAF Certified (Optional but Advantageous)

Experience Required:

  • 10+ years of experience in Java development

  • 5+ years in cloud architecture (AWS preferred)

  • Proven track record in large-scale enterprise cloud transformations

  • Experience designing highly available, scalable, and secure cloud solutions

Nice-to-Have:

  • Exposure to AI/ML services in AWS (SageMaker)

  • Experience with serverless-first architecture

  • Knowledge of Terraform or other IaC tools

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