Java Solution Architect

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Posted 14 hours ago | Updated 14 hours ago

Overview

On Site
$60 - $70
Contract - W2

Skills

API
Agile
Amazon Web Services
Apache Kafka
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Data Integration
Communication
High-level Design
Decision-making
Emerging Technologies
DevOps
FOCUS
Innovation
POC
Kubernetes
Lean Methodology
Mentorship
Microservices
MongoDB
Java
NoSQL
SQL
PostgreSQL
Product Development
RESTful
Redis
Spring Framework
System Integration
Roadmaps
SAFE
Pivotal
Scrum
Database
Software Design
Solution Architecture

Job Details

Role: Java Solution Architect

Location: Las Vegas, NV (Onsite Local Candidates Preferred)
Employment Type: W2 only , no 3rd party or C2C candidates
Experience Required: 15+ years total IT experience with 5 7 years in solution architecture

About the Role

We are seeking a Java Solution Architect to lead end-to-end technical solution design and delivery for mission-critical systems. This role will collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and enterprise architects to drive architectural decisions, shape product roadmaps, and ensure alignment with business goals.

You will play a pivotal role in transforming requirements into scalable, cloud-native, and microservice-based solutions, leveraging modern Java frameworks, AWS services, and containerization technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and drive the technology vision and strategy for assigned solutions or domains.

  • Serve as a technical liaison between business and IT teams, translating business needs into scalable architectural designs.

  • Develop solution architecture documents, high-level designs, API contracts, and data integration plans.

  • Collaborate with data architects on table/schema designs and provide clear contracts for implementation.

  • Lead proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives for evaluating emerging technologies and tools.

  • Guide and mentor development teams through solution implementation and ensure adherence to best practices.

  • Support Agile/Lean product development with a focus on modular, reusable, and secure components.

  • Stay updated with emerging technologies and proactively recommend improvements or innovations.

Required Skills and Experience

  • 5 7 years of solution architecture experience, including system decomposition, high-level design, and implementation oversight.

  • Proven expertise in Java, Spring, and Spring Boot frameworks.

  • Strong hands-on experience with RESTful microservices architecture.

  • Deep understanding of AWS cloud services and deployment best practices.

  • Proficient with Kafka for event-driven architecture.

  • Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).

  • Familiar with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools; comfortable working with Kubernetes/OpenShift.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work across teams and present to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Ability to drive collaboration and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Attributes

  • Familiarity with Agile frameworks like Scrum or SAFe.

  • Experience with enterprise-scale system integration and API gateway technologies.

  • Prior background in contract-first design with data and platform teams.

  • Passion for innovation, ownership, and delivering business impact.

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