Java Architect || Denver, CO - Need local only

Role Java Architect

Location Denver, CO - Need local only .. no relocation

Skills & Experience :

• 12 15 years in solution architecture of large distributed systems
• Hands-on in Java, Springboot, microservices, REST, SQL/No-SQL (ySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL)
• Experience with microservices, eventdriven systems, API design, ETL/data platforms
• Experience in deploying springboot application on kubernetes
• Familiarity with helm deployments
• Strong knowledge of workflows/BPM, Kafka, REST, NoSQL/SQL DBs
• Cloud architecture (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform), container deployments
• Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication
• Define systemwide architecture including REST interfaces, Kafka pipelines, ontology models, workflow and discrepancy engines
• Provide endtoend architecture across UI (React), backend (Java/Python), databases (Mongo/Postgres), and security (Keycloak/ESSO)
• Create architecture blueprints, integration patterns, data models, and governance frameworks
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, cloud strategy, security, and observability
• Guide implementation teams on design, performance, scalability, and best practices
• Lead architecture reviews, design validations, capacity planning
• Manage crossfunctional teams and vendors; ensure alignment with business stakeholders
• Own scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and RACI mapping
• Ensure design and delivery of REST interfaces, Kafkabased ingestion flows, workflow engines