Java Architect

Title: Java Architect

Job Type: Contract

Location: Wilmington, DE

Duration: Long-term

Role Overview:
We are looking for a skilled Java Architect to lead solution design, architecture, and high-level technical decisions for enterprise applications. The candidate will drive end-to-end architecture, guide development teams, and ensure scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and define end-to-end architecture for Java-based enterprise applications.
• Create high-level and low-level design documents (HLD/LLD).
• Select appropriate frameworks, tools, and technologies (Spring Boot, Microservices, Cloud, REST, Kafka, etc.).
• Lead solution architecture discussions and conduct architecture reviews.
• Ensure application scalability, performance, security, and reliability.
• Guide development teams on coding standards, best practices, and design patterns.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and cross-functional teams.
• Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize performance.
• Drive modernization initiatives: Microservices, Cloud migration (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform), CI/CD.
• Evaluate new technologies and propose improvements.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture.
• Expertise in API design (REST), messaging (Kafka/RabbitMQ), databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Good understanding of cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Platform).
• Strong knowledge of design patterns, system architecture, and distributed systems.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with domain-driven design (DDD).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and automation.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks (Angular/React) for solution integration.