Java Architect

  • St. Louis, MO
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

API
Agile
Amazon Web Services
Apache Cassandra
Apache Kafka
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Database
DevOps
Docker
Documentation
Good Clinical Practice
Google Cloud Platform
IT Management
Java
Kubernetes
Leadership
Mentorship
Microservices
Microsoft Azure
MongoDB
NoSQL
OAuth
Orchestration
Problem Solving
Product Management
RabbitMQ
Relational Databases
Root Cause Analysis
SAFE
Scalability
Software Development
Software Engineering
Spring Framework

Job Details

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Java Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in software engineering with deep expertise in Java, Microservices architecture, Cloud platforms, and scalable distributed systems. This role demands architectural leadership, hands-on development capability, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, DevOps, and product management.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

  • Lead the end-to-end design and architecture of large-scale Java-based enterprise applications.

  • Define architecture standards, best practices, and reusable frameworks.

  • Design microservices and distributed systems to ensure scalability, security, and performance.

Development & Technical Leadership

  • Provide hands-on development in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices.

  • Mentor engineering teams in building high-quality, maintainable, and scalable solutions.

  • Conduct design and code reviews, enforcing architecture guidelines and coding standards.

Cloud & DevOps

  • Architect and deploy applications on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform as per business requirements.

  • Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).

  • Continuously optimize system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

  • Work closely with product owners, business analysts, and technical teams to translate business requirements into architectural blueprints.

  • Provide technical oversight during all phases of the software development lifecycle.

  • Support production troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and high-level solutioning.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 10 15+ years of software engineering experience, with strong Java expertise.

  • Minimum 5 years in an Architect or Technical Lead role.

  • Expertise in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.

  • Proven experience in designing distributed, event-driven, and fault-tolerant systems.

  • Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

  • Hands-on experience with REST APIs, Kafka/RabbitMQ, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.

  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with API Gateway, OAuth2, and security frameworks.

  • Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra, and relational databases.

  • Experience working in Agile or SAFe environments.

  • Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect) are a plus.

Education

  • Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

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