Java Architect

Job#: 2083816

Job Description:

Java Tech Lead / Architect - Cloud-Native Applications

We are seeking a Java Tech Lead with strong architecture experience to help design and lead enterprise-scale, cloud-native applications. This role is ideal for someone who has led development teams and contributed to architectural decisions, and is ready to take on broader architectural responsibilities. Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or similar platforms is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and development of scalable Java/JEE enterprise applications.
• Contribute to and help define architecture strategy for cloud-native solutions.
• Guide development teams on best practices across the SDLC.
• Translate business and technical requirements into robust solutions.
• Build and maintain microservices using Spring Boot, REST APIs, and messaging.
• Provide technical leadership for front-end development using Angular.
• Support integration with OCI services (IAM, storage, compute, networking).
• Create and maintain architecture documentation and diagrams.
• Ensure security, performance, and compliance of applications.
• Mentor developers and promote DevOps, CI/CD, and automation practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with business needs.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of Java/JEE experience, with at least 2 years in a tech lead or architecture role.
• Strong in Java 8 & 21, Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, REST/SOAP.
• Experience with cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Familiarity with microservices, API gateways, service discovery.
• Hands-on with Docker; Kubernetes is a plus.
• Front-end experience with Angular (13+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3.
• Experience integrating with OCI services (Compute, Load Balancer, IAM, etc.).
• Solid database skills with Oracle SQL.
• Understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Comfortable with Unix/Linux environments and scripting.

Preferred Skills

• Experience modernizing legacy systems to microservices.
• Familiarity with WebSphere or similar containers.
• Knowledge of JMS/Kafka and distributed caching.
• Exposure to QA automation tools like ACCELQ.
• Experience with performance tuning and disaster recovery planning.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and system design skills.
• Clear communication and ability to present technical decisions.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Proactive in exploring new technologies and cloud patterns.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.