Java Architect Onsite in North Chesterfield, VA

Java Architect

local

• Work schedule is FULLY ONSITE in North Chesterfield, VA
• Interview is ONSITE/IN-PERSON
• Length of contract is 12 months with potential extensions

Java Architect

local

• Work schedule is FULLY ONSITE in North Chesterfield, VA
• Interview is ONSITE/IN-PERSON
• Length of contract is 12 months with potential extensions
• I can submit 2 candidates for the role

We are seeking an experienced Java Architect with a proven track record in designing and
leading the architecture of enterprise-scale, cloud-native applications. This role demands
deep expertise in Java technologies, modern frontend frameworks, and scalable
microservices, along with hands-on experience architecting and deploying solutions on
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or equivalent cloud platforms.
Key Responsibilities:

• Define the overall architecture strategy for large-scale, secure, and scalable Java/JEE-based enterprise applications.
• Design and oversee implementation of cloud-native applications using microservices architecture ensuring high availability, modularity, and performance.
• Lead architecture reviews, guide developers and tech leads on best practices across the SDLC.
• Translate complex functional and non-functional requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Architect and implement containerized microservices using Spring Boot, REST APIs, and message-driven designs.
• Provide architectural direction for modern front-end development using Angular
• Oversee the integration of applications with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) including identity management, object storage, compute, and networking.
• Create and maintain architectural artifacts including solution diagrams, API specs, data flow models, and deployment architecture.
• Ensure the security, compliance, and performance of all applications and services under your architectural guidance.
• Mentor development and QA teams, and foster adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, and automation practices.
• Collaborate with business to determine best solution for their needs.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 10+ years of Java/JEE experience, with at least 3 years in an architecture role.
• Strong expertise in Java 8 & 21, Spring (Core, Boot, Batch), JPA/Hibernate, REST/SOAP APIs.
• Experience architecting cloud-native applications deployed on OCI or other cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform).
• Hands-on experience with Microservices, API Gateway, Service Registry/Discovery, and circuit breakers.
• In-depth knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes is a plus).
• Front-end architecture expertise with Angular (13+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience integrating enterprise systems with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services such as Compute, Load Balancer, Object Storage, IAM, and VCNs.
• Proficient in database design and performance tuning for Oracle RDBMS and SQL.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and infrastructure-as-code principles.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments, shell scripting, and secure system design.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with legacy modernization and transforming monolithic systems to microservices.
• Experience working with WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Liberty, or similar containers.
• Knowledge of asynchronous messaging (JMS/Kafka), and distributed caching.
• Experience with automated testing strategies, working alongside QA automation teams using tools like ACCELQ.
• Experience with performance tuning, load testing, and disaster recovery planning.