Staff Software Engineer / Architect Java Modernization (AWS / Kubernetes)

Position Title: Staff Software Engineer / Architect Java Modernization (AWS / Kubernetes)

Location: St. Louis, MO

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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

Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at .