Java Technical Architect L3 - Auburn Hills, MI (W2 and Locals)

Overview

Hybrid
$60 - $70
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Java Architect
Java
Spring Boot
Spring Security
MQTT
RabbitMQ
Kafka
AWS IoT
SQL
AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
Kibana
Grafana
CloudWatch
Cloud
APIs
Web-services

Job Details

Java Technical Architect -L3

Auburn Hills, MIchigan

Looking for only locals

W2 Contract

Experience: 15+ years in IT | 5 7 years in Architect role.

We are seeking a hands-on Java Backend Architect to lead the evolution of our high-scale, distributed microservices platform. This role is ideal for a highly skilled technologist with deep expertise in Spring Boot microservices, cloud architecture, and secure, scalable API ecosystems.

About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on Java Backend Architect to lead the evolution of our high-scale, distributed microservices platform. This role is ideal for a highly skilled technologist with deep expertise in Spring Boot microservices, cloud architecture, and secure, scalable API ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect and Design scalable, resilient backend services using Java and Spring Boot
Own the architecture of our microservices ecosystem, ensuring performance, security, and modularity
Implement secure services using Spring Security, annotations, and various forms of API authentication
Integrate IoT & Messaging layers using MQTT, RabbitMQ, Kafka, and AWS IoT Gateway
Design robust data models across both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB) databases
Champion cloud-native design leveraging AWS services, Docker, and Kubernetes
Drive API strategy, including RESTful API design, gateway configuration, and lifecycle management
Lead log analysis & monitoring using tools like Kibana and Grafana to ensure observability and operational insight
Code actively, mentor developers, and guide technical decisions not just create diagrams
Communicate architecture vision clearly to engineers, executives, and stakeholders with compelling clarity and visual articulation

Must-Have Skills
Strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, and advanced Spring annotations
Deep understanding of MQTT/RabbitMQ/Kafka, AWS IoT, and event-driven architecture
Proven ability in data modeling (SQL & NoSQL) and designing for performance & scalability
Hands-on with AWS Cloud, Docker, and Kubernetes in production environments
Mastery in API design, including gateway integration and various forms of API authentication (OAuth2, JWT, API Keys, etc.)
Proficiency in observability tools: Kibana, Grafana, CloudWatch
Crystal-clear communication & presentation skills
A passion for clean code, scalable systems, and mentoring engineering teams
"Qualifications
15+ years in enterprise-grade backend development and system architecture
5 7 years in a technical architect role, with proven delivery in scalable platforms
Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science or related field.
Technical Experience:
Experience on Agile methodologies
Solid understanding of core and modern technologies around Cloud, APIs, Web-services

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