Job Details

Overview

Job Title: Java Architect

Work Location: Westlake, TX

Duration: Long Term

Responsibilities

• Architectural Design & Planning: Design end-to-end software architecture for scalable, secure, and high-performance applications.
• Define technology stack, coding standards, and architectural patterns for both front-end and back-end.
• Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Back-End Development (Java):
  
  • Lead development using Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.).
  • Build RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems.
  • Optimize application performance and database access (SQL/NoSQL).
  
  
• Front-End Development:
  • Guide development using modern frameworks (React.js / Angular / Node.js).
  • Experience with IBM loopback.
  • Ensure responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
  • Implement reusable UI components and state management.
  
  
• DevOps & Cloud Integration:
  • Architect and deploy solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Oversee CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Monitor and manage infrastructure scalability and availability.
  
  
• Leadership & Best Practices:
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
  • Conduct code reviews, enforce clean architecture and SOLID principles.
  • Establish security best practices (OWASP, OAuth2, etc.).
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in full-stack development with strong Java expertise.
• 5+ years of experience in architecture and system design.
• Strong Proficiency With:
  
  • Back-End: Java, Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, RESTful APIs, Microservices.
  • Front-End: React.js / Angular / Vue.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3.
  • Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc.
  • Cloud: AWS, Azure, or GCP (certifications are a plus).
  • DevOps: Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform/CloudFormation.
  
  
• Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging systems.
  • Knowledge of security frameworks and API gateways.
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum environments and modern development practices.
  
  
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to lead and mentor technical teams.
  • Adaptability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments.