Job Title: Java Technical Architect – E-Commerce / Retail
Location: Remote
Employment Type: 12+ Months Contract
Rate: $80/Hr - C2C
Note: H1B's Won't work
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Java Technical Architect with deep expertise in E-Commerce and Retail platforms to lead the design, development, and modernization of large-scale enterprise applications.
This is a hands-on architecture role requiring strong technical leadership, solution design capabilities, and experience driving cloud-native, scalable, and high-performance systems.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building microservices-based distributed applications, designing API-first and event-driven architectures, and integrating critical retail systems including OMS, ERP, Inventory Management, Payments, Fulfillment, and Logistics platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and architect scalable, resilient, and high-performing enterprise applications using Java and modern cloud technologies.
- Lead modernization of monolithic applications into microservices-based architectures.
- Define and implement API-first and event-driven architecture patterns.
- Architect and integrate solutions across:
- Order Management Systems (OMS)
- ERP Platforms
- Inventory Management Systems
- Payment Gateways
- Fulfillment & Logistics Systems
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design sessions.
- Establish engineering best practices, development standards, and governance frameworks.
- Drive cloud-native adoption, CI/CD implementation, and DevSecOps practices.
- Troubleshoot complex production issues involving performance, scalability, and system reliability.
- Mentor senior developers and engineering teams on architecture, design patterns, and modern engineering practices.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions aligned with business objectives.
Required Qualifications
- 12+ years of software development experience with at least 5+ years in Architecture or Technical Leadership roles.
- Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices Architecture.
- Expertise in designing and implementing Distributed Systems.
- Strong experience with REST APIs, API Gateways, Event Streaming, and Messaging Platforms.
- Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or similar event-driven technologies.
- Solid experience in Retail and E-Commerce ecosystems.
- Hands-on experience integrating:
- OMS
- ERP
- Inventory Management Systems
- Payment Systems / Payment Gateways
- Fulfillment Systems
- Logistics / Shipping Systems
- Strong experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
- Strong knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
- Expertise in application monitoring, observability, performance tuning, and production support.
- Experience performing architecture governance, code reviews, and system design reviews.
- Strong technical leadership and mentoring experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with major E-Commerce platforms and marketplace ecosystems.
- Exposure to Headless Commerce architectures.
- Experience with Social Commerce, Digital Commerce, or Omnichannel Retail platforms.
- Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD), CQRS, and Event Sourcing.
- Familiarity with AI-powered commerce solutions and intelligent recommendation systems.
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