Senior Java architect With AWS /Kubernetes Experience

Position: Senior Java architect With AWS /Kubernetes Experience

Location: St. Louis, MO Onsite

Duration: Full Time

Job Description

We are looking for a stafflevel software engineer / architect to lead the modernization of a largescale, missioncritical Java platform.

This role is handson and focused on rewriting and rearchitecting existing systems using modern Java, Spring Boot, and cloudnative patterns on AWS.

What You ll Do

• Modernize a legacy Java platform to Java 21 and Spring Boot
• Rearchitect monolithic components into wellstructured, cloudnative services
• Design and build services for AWS EKS and/or OpenShift
• Define execution models, service boundaries, and deployment patterns
• Drive architectural decisions around performance, scalability, and reliability
• Work closely with platform, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure teams
• Mentor senior engineers and set engineering standards
• Own solutions endtoend from design through production

What We re Looking For

• Stafflevel experience building and modernizing large Java systems
• Strong handson experience with Java (17+ preferred, 21 ideal) and Spring Boot
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and system design
• Practical experience deploying applications on AWS, preferably EKS
• Solid Kubernetes knowledge (EKS and/or OpenShift)
• Experience containerizing applications and running them on a scale
• Strong grasp of performance tuning, JVM behavior, and lowlatency systems
• Ability to operate as both architect and handson engineer

Nice to Have

• Experience migrating from monoliths to cloudnative architectures
• Exposure to eventing, messaging, or streaming systems (Kafka, MQ, etc.)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructureascode
• Background in financial services, payments, or highthroughput systems

Why This Role

• Opportunity to shape the future architecture of a critical platform
• Work on complex, highscale systems where design decisions matter
• High ownership, real technical impact, and longterm relevance

Thanks & Regards

Rakesh Vangala

Team Lead

Burgeon IT Services LLC.

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