Java Backend Architect

  • Posted 6 hours ago | Updated 5 hours ago

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
No Travel Required

Skills

Java
Google Cloud Platform

Job Details

Job Title: Java Backend Architect

Location: Dallas, TX / Springfield, MO / Remote

Duration: Longterm

 

We are seeking a seasonedJava Spring Boot Microservices Architectwith a strong background in designing and building scalable, distributed systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience architecting microservices-based applications in Java using Spring Boot and will have deployed them inGoogle Cloud Platform(Google Cloud Platform architecture experience is must-have ( at least 2 years)but Certifications are preferred). This role requires strong technical leadership, system design expertise, and a passion for building high-performance, enterprise-grade solutions.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect and design enterprise-grade microservices solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
  • Define best practices for microservices development, deployment, and integration.
  • Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of APIs, services, and cloud-native applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, product owners, and developers.
  • Design for scalability, resilience, observability, and security across services.
  • Provide thought leadership and mentor development teams in adopting modern development practices.
  • Contribute to technical roadmaps and ensure architectural consistency across projects.
  • Work closely with cloud engineering teams to optimize deployment on Google Cloud Platform or other cloud platforms.
  • Evaluate and integrate third-party tools or services to accelerate development and improve product quality.

Must-Have Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
  • 5+ years of experience in architecting and implementing microservices-based systems.
  • Proficient in RESTful API design, asynchronous messaging, and event-driven architecture.
  • Solid understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Experience with CI/CD, observability (logging, tracing, metrics), and DevSecOps practices.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability patterns, caching strategies, and API gateways.
  • Cloud experience (Google Cloud Platform preferred; AWS/Azure acceptable).
  • Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases and modern data access patterns.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills:

  • Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform services (e.g., GKE, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, Firestore, Cloud Run).
  • Knowledge of service mesh architectures (e.g., Istio, Anthos Service Mesh).
  • Exposure to domain-driven design (DDD) and event sourcing patterns.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.

Education:

  • Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with modernization projects and legacy system transformation.
  • Background in frontend integration via BFF (Backend for Frontend) services.

Must Have :

Google Cloud Platform certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Associate Cloud Engineer)

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