Looking 12 + years of experience
Position: Java Solution Architect (Google Cloud Platform)
Location:Remote
Type: Contract to Hire
Must-Have Skills: Java/J2EE, Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), Microservices, API Architecture, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with a strong Java background and hands-on Google Cloud Platform expertise to lead end-to-end architecture design and guide engineering teams in delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and own architecture for Java-based applications on Google Cloud Platform
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Lead cloud migration & modernization initiatives
Define architecture standards, patterns, and best practices
Conduct design reviews and risk assessments
Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership
Required Experience:
7+ years in software engineering (Java/J2EE)
3+ years in Solution Architect / Technical Leadership role
Strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GKE, Cloud Run, BigQuery, Pub/Sub)
Experience with microservices & event-driven architecture
Hands-on with CI/CD, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice to Have:
Spring Boot / Spring Cloud / Quarkus
Data platforms (BigQuery, Dataflow, Looker)
Domain experience in Financial Services / Insurance / Healthcare
Multi-cloud or hybrid cloud exposure