Java Technical Architect || New York REMOTE || Contract

Experience Required: 15 Years (MANDATORY)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Architect / Java Architect with 15 years of expertise in designing and delivering end-to-end highly scalable distributed systems. The ideal candidate will have strong architectural leadership proven hands-on Java/Spring experience Microservices design expertise and the ability to drive complex technology initiatives across enterprise environments.

Required Skills & Experience

• 15 years mandatory in IT with strong experience in architecture system design and enterprise-level application development.
• 10 years hands-on experience in Java Spring Spring Boot.
• Expertise in Microservices architecture distributed systems and high-scale platform design.
• Strong understanding of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF NASCIO FE).
• Proficient with Relational & NoSQL databases (e.g. MySQL).
• Experience with Docker Kubernetes cloud platforms and virtualized environments.
• Experience implementing GCP architecture concepts.
• Strong communication leadership and presentation skills.
• Solid foundation in software design patterns and performance engineering.
• Experience with application lifecycle management deployment strategies and infrastructure planning.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Solution Design

• Architect and design end-to-end solutions across distributed and host-based environments.
• Develop implement and maintain large-scale high-performance Java and Microservices-based applications.
• Solve complex architectural challenges involving scalability performance resiliency and distributed systems.
• Ensure conceptual completeness and alignment of technical solutions with enterprise goals.
• Provide architectural guidance standards policies and governance across teams.
• Lead architectural initiatives and promote Enterprise Architecture (EA) processes and outcomes.

Strategic Consulting & Leadership

• Align architecture vision and technology strategies with business objectives.
• Collaborate with leadership project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure architectural alignment.
• Review existing business processes and establish metrics for continuous improvement.
• Drive the team to deliver high-quality on-time product releases.

Technical Expertise & Development

• Utilize deep understanding of Java Spring Microservices and distributed systems to guide design decisions.
• Apply design patterns (OO functional design) performance tuning and best practices.
• Hands-on problem-solving and proactive solution recommendation.
• Apply knowledge of agile methodologies in solution development.
• Ensure high-quality code standards and architectural consistency across the delivery lifecycle.