JavaArchitect(CloudNative / Microservices) - Richmond, VA - W2 candidates only

Java Architect (Cloud Native / OCI / Microservices)

Location: Richmond, VA

Duration: 12+ month contract position

Job Description:

We're hiring a Java Architect who gets enterprise scale, knows cloud-native patterns inside out, and thrives on designing systems that just work-cleanly, securely, and efficiently. If you've architected modern microservices, worked hands-on with OCI (or any major cloud), and can lead by example with both backend and frontend teams, we want to talk.

What You'll Do:

• Define and drive architecture for large-scale, high-performance Java applications
• Design cloud-native solutions using microservices that are modular, resilient, and easy to evolve
• Lead architecture reviews, guide devs and tech leads through clean implementation paths
• Own containerized deployments using Spring Boot, Docker, REST APIs, and message-driven design
• Shape the frontend tech stack-Angular (13+), TypeScript, modern UI patterns
• Integrate with OCI services: IAM, Compute, Load Balancer, Object Storage, Networking (VCNs)
• Build and maintain architecture diagrams, API contracts, and system flows
• Set standards around security, compliance, and performance
• Mentor engineering teams, promote DevOps culture, and enforce CI/CD best practices
• Work directly with business teams to align solutions with real-world needs

Must-Have Skills:

• 10+ years in Java/JEE, including at least 3 years in architecture roles
• Strong hands-on experience with Java 8 21, Spring (Boot, Core, Batch), JPA, REST/SOAP
• Proven work designing and deploying apps on OCI, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Expert in microservices architecture: API gateway, service registry, circuit breakers, etc.
• Solid grasp of containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes is a plus)
• Frontend leadership with Angular (13+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
• Experience integrating with OCI services: Compute, LB, IAM, VCN, Object Storage
• Deep SQL and Oracle RDBMS knowledge, including tuning and optimization
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, GitHub Actions/Jenkins, and IaC principles
• Confident with Linux/Unix environments, scripting, and securing systems

Bonus Points for:

• Legacy modernization experience (monolith to microservices)
• Knowledge of WebSphere / WebSphere Liberty
• Experience with Kafka, JMS, and distributed caching
• Collaborating with QA teams using ACCELQ or other automation platforms
• Performance/load testing and DR architecture planning

You'll Fit If You:

• Think in systems, not just code
• Communicate clearly with devs, stakeholders, and leadership alike
• Lead by doing-not just drawing diagrams
• Stay curious about new tech and patterns, but know when to keep it simple