Java Architect

Java Architect (Hands-on) Location: Minnesota (Onsite / Commutable) Experience: 14+ Years Type: Full-Time / Contract Role Overview We are seeking a seasoned Java Architect with over 14 years of professional experience to lead the design and evolution of our enterprise-scale platforms. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role requiring deep technical expertise in modern Java ecosystems and a commitment to working onsite in Minnesota. Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 14+ years in software engineering with at least 4–5 years in a dedicated Architectural role.
• Core Java: Expert-level mastery of Java (8+) and advanced JVM concepts.
• Frameworks: Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and the broader Spring ecosystem.
• Microservices: Proven track record of designing, decomposing, and deploying distributed Microservices architectures.
• Hands-on Nature: Ability to lead by example—you must be comfortable writing complex code, performing deep-dive code reviews, and building PoCs.
• Cloud & DevOps: Strong understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership: Define the technical roadmap, architectural blueprints, and best practices for Java-based microservices.
• Solution Design: Solve complex scalability, security, and performance challenges within a distributed system.
• Collaboration: Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and engineering teams to translate requirements into robust technical designs.
• Mentorship: Guide senior developers through architectural hurdles and ensure the team adheres to high-quality engineering standards.
• Onsite Presence: Actively participate in onsite collaborative sessions and stakeholder meetings in Minnesota.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
• Knowledge of Event-Driven Architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).