- Senior
- Office in Basking Ridge
Job Title: Java Architect
Location: Basking Ridge, NJ | Irving, TX | Tampa, FL (Hybrid/Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Java Architect with expertise in designing and developing scalable, high-performing enterprise applications. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, React, and Kafka, along with proven architecture and solution design skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead architecture, design, and development of enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
- Define technical roadmaps, standards, and best practices for distributed systems.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams to design end-to-end solutions.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to development teams to ensure high-quality code and adherence to architecture principles.
- Design and implement event-driven architecture using Apache Kafka for real-time data processing and integrations.
- Oversee front-end integration with React for building user-centric applications.
- Ensure system performance, scalability, reliability, and security across applications.
- Participate in code reviews, technical design sessions, and architecture governance meetings.
- Drive continuous improvement in development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud adoption (AWS/Azure/GCP is a plus).
Required Skills & Experience
- 10+ years of IT experience with at least 4+ years in an Architect role.
- Strong expertise in Core Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
- Experience with event-driven systems, Kafka, and REST APIs.
- Solid understanding of React.js for front-end development and integration.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of design patterns, system design, and performance optimization.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to design scalable, maintainable solutions.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with experience guiding distributed teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Telecom domain experience (especially with OSS/BSS or similar clients) is a strong plus.
- Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git, CI/CD).
- Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and caching technologies (Redis, Hazelcast).
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, large-scale enterprise applications.
- Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
