Java Architect / Technical Program Manager

Job#: 3044646

Job Description:

Java Architect / Technical Program Manager

The Java Architect / Technical Program Manager will provide technical leadership and delivery oversight for complex enterprise application initiatives. This role is ideal for a hands-on Java Architect, Principal Engineer, or Senior Technical Lead with proven experience leading large-scale software projects and engineering teams.

The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in Java-based application development and architecture with strong program management and stakeholder leadership capabilities.

This individual will be responsible for driving architecture decisions, reviewing and guiding software design, managing technical dependencies and risks, and ensuring successful delivery across multiple engineering teams. They will serve as a trusted technical leader capable of engaging directly with developers, architects, product leaders, and executives while maintaining accountability for both technical excellence and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Java Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Lead architecture, design, and technical direction for enterprise Java applications and distributed systems.
• Provide hands-on guidance in Java development, code quality, architectural patterns, and system scalability.
• Evaluate and recommend solutions for application modernization, integration, performance optimization, and system reliability.
• Review technical designs and ensure adherence to architecture standards and engineering best practices.
• Drive architectural decisions involving microservices, APIs, event-driven systems, and enterprise integrations.
• Mentor development teams and serve as a senior technical resource throughout the software development lifecycle.

Project & Program Leadership

• Manage delivery of complex software initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, technical stakeholders, and business leaders to ensure successful execution.
• Identify and mitigate technical and delivery risks, dependencies, and roadblocks.
• Establish project plans, milestones, release schedules, and executive-level status reporting.
• Drive accountability and predictability across development teams while balancing competing priorities.

Modern Software Engineering

• Support adoption of modern development practices including:
  • Java/Spring Boot development
  • Microservices architecture
  • Cloud-native solutions
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Automated testing
  • Containerization technologies
• Partner with DevOps teams to improve deployment automation, monitoring, and operational excellence.
• Promote engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience with significant focus on Java application development.
• Prior experience as a:
  • Java Architect
  • Solution Architect
  • Lead Java Developer
  • Principal Software Engineer
  • Technical Lead
• Strong hands-on expertise in:
  • Java
  • Spring / Spring Boot
  • REST APIs
  • Microservices
  • Distributed systems
  • Enterprise integrations
  • Application architecture and design patterns
• Experience leading large-scale software development projects and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and software development lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized application architectures.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Experience operating within large enterprise environments.

Ideal Candidate

A hands-on Java Architect who has successfully led large-scale software projects and engineering teams. The individual should be comfortable discussing code, reviewing architecture, challenging technical decisions, managing project execution, and communicating effectively with executives and stakeholders.

Important: Candidates should possess strong Java development and architecture experience. A Java coding assessment will be part of the interview process, and candidates should be capable of demonstrating hands-on technical proficiency in addition to leadership and project management experience.

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