Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The role of Java Architect involves leading the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level applications with a focus on scalability, security, and performance. The candidate will be responsible for making architectural decisions, mentoring development teams, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position requires extensive experience in Java technologies and cloud platforms. The role is contract-based and offers remote working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and architect end-to-end Java/J2EE enterprise applications.
- Define architecture blueprints, technical roadmaps, and best practices.
- Lead solution design reviews and ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Cloud, QA, Product).
- Evaluate and select appropriate frameworks, tools, and technologies.
- Oversee code quality, performance tuning, and complex problem-solving.
- Provide technical leadership to developers and guide them in coding standards.
- Create high-level and low-level design documents (HLD/LLD).
- Participate in system integration, architecture governance, and code reviews.
- Ensure architecture aligns with business goals, cloud strategy, and security guidelines.
Key Skills:
- Strong expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot, Microservices
- Experience with RESTful APIs, Hibernate/JPA, Messaging (Kafka/RabbitMQ)
- Hands-on experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Platform)
- Knowledge of API Gateway, Service Mesh, Distributed Systems
- Experience with containerization Docker & Kubernetes
- Strong experience in Microservices architecture patterns
- Expertise in RDBMS and NoSQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra)
- Strong in architectural frameworks TOGAF / Zachman (preferred)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab
- Knowledge of security concepts OAuth2, JWT, SSO, IAM
- Experience in performance tuning, high availability, scalability.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Java Architect
Location: Remote
Experience: 10 15 Years
Employment Type: Contract
We are seeking a highly experienced Java Architect with deep expertise in designing, developing, and implementing enterprise-level applications. The ideal candidate will drive architecture decisions, lead complex technical solutions, and mentor development teams while ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performance applications.
Key Responsibilities-
Design and architect end-to-end Java/J2EE enterprise applications.
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Define architecture blueprints, technical roadmaps, and best practices.
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Lead solution design reviews and ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
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Work closely with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Cloud, QA, Product).
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Evaluate and select appropriate frameworks, tools, and technologies.
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Oversee code quality, performance tuning, and complex problem-solving.
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Provide technical leadership to developers and guide them in coding standards.
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Create high-level and low-level design documents (HLD/LLD).
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Participate in system integration, architecture governance, and code reviews.
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Ensure architecture aligns with business goals, cloud strategy, and security guidelines.
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Strong expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot, Microservices
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Experience with RESTful APIs, Hibernate/JPA, Messaging (Kafka/RabbitMQ)
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Hands-on experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Platform)
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Knowledge of API Gateway, Service Mesh, Distributed Systems
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Experience with containerization Docker & Kubernetes
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Strong experience in Microservices architecture patterns
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Circuit Breaker
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Event-Driven Architecture
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CQRS
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Saga Pattern
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Expertise in RDBMS and NoSQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra)
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Strong in architectural frameworks TOGAF / Zachman (preferred)
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Experience with CI/CD pipelines Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab
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Knowledge of security concepts OAuth2, JWT, SSO, IAM
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Experience in performance tuning, high availability, scalability.