Java Architect

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 23 hours ago • Updated 9 minutes ago

Contract W2

Contract Independent

75% Travel Required

On-site

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Job Details

Skills

Java
kafka
GCP

Summary

Job Title: Java Architect / Developer (Google Cloud Platform)

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid )

Duration: Long term

Tax Term:- W2

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Java Architect / Senior Java Developer with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) expertise to design and build scalable, cloud-native enterprise applications in a financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design solution architecture and define system components, integrations, and non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, security)
Develop and maintain high-performance Java applications using modern frameworks (Spring Boot, microservices)
Build and deploy applications on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) (e.g., GKE, App Engine)
Lead architecture discussions, design reviews, and technical decision-making
Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automation
Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance optimization
Guide development teams and provide technical leadership/mentorship
Work with stakeholders (business + tech) to align solutions with business goals

Required Skills & Experience

Core Technical Skills

Strong experience in Java (Java 8/11/17+) and OOP concepts
Expertise in Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs
Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)
Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes/GKE)
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Chef, Ansible)
Strong understanding of distributed systems & cloud architecture

Additional Skills

Experience with Kafka, messaging systems
Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, etc.)
Knowledge of DevOps practices
Experience in banking/financial services domain (preferred)

Experience Requirements

Typically, 12+ years for Architect-level roles
Strong background in enterprise application design
Proven experience building cloud-native systems

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Dice Id: 90696805
Position Id: 2026-5653
Posted 23 hours ago

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