Java Technical Architect Azure

  • Natick, MA
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 1 day ago

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Long term

Skills

Azure
Java solution Architect
java architect

Job Details

Job Title: Java Technical Architect Azure
Location: Natick, MA (100% Onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months
Experience Required: 16+ Years
Interview Process: 2 Video Interviews + 1 Face-to-Face Interview (Travel expenses covered)
Job Overview
seeking a highly experienced Java Technical Architect with strong Azure expertise to design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, focused on Java-based microservices, Azure API integrations, hybrid connectivity, and application security.
The ideal candidate will work closely with solution architects and engineering teams to deliver robust cloud-native solutions aligned with enterprise standards.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop enterprise-grade services using Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs
  • Partner with architects to define service architecture, API contracts, and data models
  • Implement and manage Azure API Management (API Gateway), including security, throttling, and monitoring policies
  • Build secure, token-based integrations using OAuth 2.0 / OIDC and Azure Key Vault
  • Develop and optimize microservices and event-driven architectures
  • Integrate applications with Azure services such as:
    • Azure App Services
    • Azure Functions
    • Azure Event Hub
    • Azure Cosmos DB
  • Support hybrid cloud architectures and secure on-premises cloud connectivity
  • Implement observability best practices (logging, metrics, tracing)
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across distributed systems
  • Participate in architecture reviews and contribute to technology roadmap decisions
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • 16+ years of overall IT experience
  • Strong expertise in:
    • Java, Spring Boot, Microservices
    • Azure API Management (API Gateway)
    • OAuth 2.0 / Application Security
  • Hands-on experience with Azure services:
    • App Services, Functions, Event Hub, Cosmos DB, Key Vault
  • Experience with API security, identity management, and encryption
  • Knowledge of messaging systems (Kafka, Event Hub)
  • Experience with cloud and hybrid integration patterns
  • Strong debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with observability tools and monitoring frameworks
Nice to Have
  • Exposure to AI/ML or analytics pipelines
  • Experience with enterprise-scale, high-transaction systems
  • Retail or large enterprise application experience
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