Java Architect

Job Title: Java Architect

Location: North Chesterfield VA (Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months (Contract)

Interview mode: Video and Face to Face Round

Visa: USC/ GC Only

Job Description-

We are seeking an experienced Java Architect with a proven track record in designing and leading the architecture of enterprise-scale cloud-native applications. This role demands deep expertise in Java technologies modern frontend frameworks and scalable microservices along with hands-on experience architecting and deploying solutions on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or equivalent cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Define the overall architecture strategy for large-scale secure and scalable Java/JEE-based enterprise applications.

Design and oversee implementation of cloud-native applications using microservices architecture ensuring high availability modularity and performance.

Lead architecture reviews guide developers and tech leads on best practices across the SDLC.

Translate complex functional and non-functional requirements into robust technical solutions.

Architect and implement containerized microservices using Spring Boot REST APIs and message-driven designs.

Provide architectural direction for modern front-end development using Angular

Oversee the integration of applications with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) including identity management object storage compute and networking.

Create and maintain architectural artifacts including solution diagrams API specs data flow models and deployment architecture.

Ensure the security compliance and performance of all applications and services under your architectural guidance.

Mentor development and QA teams and foster adoption of DevOps CI/CD and automation practices.

Collaborate with business to determine best solution for their needs.

Required Skills and Experience:

10 years of Java/JEE experience with at least 3 years in an architecture role.

Strong expertise in Java 8 & 21 Spring (Core Boot Batch) JPA/Hibernate REST/SOAP APIs.

Experience architecting cloud-native applications deployed on OCI or other cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Hands-on experience with Microservices API Gateway Service Registry/Discovery and circuit breakers.

In-depth knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes is a plus).

Front-end architecture expertise with Angular (13) TypeScript HTML5 and CSS3.

Experience integrating enterprise systems with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services such as Compute Load Balancer Object Storage IAM and VCNs.

Proficient in database design and performance tuning for Oracle RDBMS and SQL.

Strong understanding of DevSecOps CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins GitHub Actions) and infrastructure-as-code principles.

Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments shell scripting and secure system design.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with legacy modernization and transforming monolithic systems to microservices.

Experience working with WebSphere Application Server WebSphere Liberty or similar containers.

Knowledge of asynchronous messaging (JMS/Kafka) and distributed caching.

Experience with automated testing strategies working alongside QA automation teams using tools like ACCELQ.

Experience with performance tuning load testing and disaster recovery planning.