Java Full Stack Lead Architect

Job Title: Java Full Stack Lead Architect

Location: NYC, NY Hybrid

Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Define and own end-to-end solution architecture for enterprise-scale full stack Java applications (backend, frontend, integration, and data layers)
• Establish architectural standards, design patterns, coding guidelines, and best practices across engagement teams
• Lead technical design reviews, architecture decision records (ADRs), and system design documentation
• Evaluate and recommend technology stacks, frameworks, and tools aligned with client goals and enterprise constraints
• Drive microservices, API-first, and cloud-native architecture strategies

Hands-On Development

• Provide hands-on coding and technical problem-solving for complex or high-risk components
• Lead backend development using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and related frameworks
• Guide frontend architecture using modern frameworks (React, Angular, or similar)
• Design and oversee RESTful/GraphQL APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures
• Oversee database design and optimization (SQL and NoSQL)

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary technical SME in client meetings, workshops, and steering committees
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Support pre-sales activities: solutioning, proposal development, effort estimation, and technical presentations
• Build trusted advisor relationships with client technical and business leadership

Team Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and mentor a team of full stack developers, engineers, and architects across onshore/offshore models
• Partner with project/program managers to ensure technical delivery aligns with timelines, budget, and quality standards
• Conduct code reviews, technical audits, and performance tuning exercises
• Champion DevOps, CI/CD, and automated testing practices across teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of professional software development experience, with 5+ years in an architect or technical lead capacity
• Deep expertise in Java (Java 11+), Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security)
• Strong experience with frontend technologies (React, Angular, or Vue) and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
• Proven experience designing microservices and distributed systems
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design, message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and integration patterns
• Experience with relational (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis) databases
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
• Strong understanding of application security, performance tuning, and scalability best practices
• Prior consulting or professional services experience, with demonstrated ability to work directly with client stakeholders
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform Solutions Architect, Java/Spring certifications, TOGAF)
• Experience with enterprise integration platforms (MuleSoft, Kafka Connect, Apache Camel)
• Familiarity with domain-driven design (DDD) and event sourcing/CQRS patterns
• Experience leading offshore/onshore hybrid delivery teams
• Industry vertical experience (financial services, healthcare, insurance, retail, etc.)
• Pre-sales, RFP response, or solution architecture presentation experience