Java Architect

Description:
*Onsite in Cincinnati, OH*

We are seeking a Backend Solution Architect with strong expertise in Java Spring Boot, AWS cloud services, OpenShift container platforms. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling enterprise-grade backend services that run in cloud-native and hybrid infrastructures. The architect will guide teams in building secure, resilient, and high-performance microservices while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and compliance requirements. This is a primary hands-on keyboard role.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $86 - $96 / hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement microservice-based backend architectures using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design RESTful and event-driven APIs for enterprise applications.
• Establish domain-driven design (DDD) practices to ensure modular, maintainable, and business-aligned solutions.
• Optimize backend performance through caching, load balancing, and resilient service patterns.
• Architect and deploy services to AWS (ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS/DynamoDB, IAM).
• Leverage OpenShift/Kubernetes for container orchestration, service mesh, and workload scalability.
• Drive adoption of infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Helm) for repeatable, automated provisioning.
• Ensure services are designed for multi-AZ availability, failover, and disaster recovery.
• Implement security best practices: IAM roles, OAuth2/OIDC, mTLS, data encryption at rest/in transit.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise and industry regulations (SOC1/2, PCI, GDPR/CCPA).
• Build CI/CD pipelines with automated testing, security scans, and deployment gates.
• Partner with enterprise architects, cloud engineers, and security teams to align backend designs with organizational strategy.
• Mentor developers and DevOps engineers on Spring Boot, AWS, OpenShift, and Linux best practices.
• Facilitate architecture reviews and guide decision-making on backend modernization and cloud migration.

Experience Requirements:
Technical Skills

• Java & Spring Boot: 10+ years of backend engineering experience with strong expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security.
• Cloud (AWS): Hands-on experience with ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, RDS/DynamoDB, CloudWatch, IAM.
• Containers (OpenShift/Kubernetes): Proven experience designing and deploying containerized workloads on OpenShift (Operators, ConfigMaps, secrets, service mesh).
• Linux: Strong background in Linux administration, shell scripting, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Data & Messaging: Familiarity with RDBMS, NoSQL, Kafka, RabbitMQ, or SQS.
• DevOps: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, container registries, and infrastructure automation.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex backend challenges.
• Ability to communicate effectively across engineering, operations, and executive stakeholders.
• Proven leadership in guiding cross-functional teams toward modernization and cloud-native adoption.

Preferred Experience

• Modernizing legacy applications into cloud-native Java microservices.
• Operating hybrid cloud architectures combining AWS and on-premises OpenShift.
• Delivering backend systems in regulated industries requiring high availability, auditability, and compliance.
• Experience in large-scale transaction systems or event-driven backend platforms.

Education Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Certifications:

AWS Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional)

Red Hat OpenShift Specialist / Kubernetes CKA

Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) or RHCSA/RHCE

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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