Java Architect - System Design

Description :

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Java Architect to join our team on a contract basis.

This leadership role requires 810 years of experience in designing and guiding the implementation of large-scale Java platforms, microservices, and API-first solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in the Spring ecosystem, cloud-native deployments (AWS / Kubernetes), and modern messaging architectures to ensure robust, scalable, and high-performance systems.

Role Requirements & Logistics :

Role Title : Java Architect

Experience Required : 8 to 10 years

Location : Remote (India)

Job Type : Contract

Key Responsibilities & Technical Leadership & Strategy :

• System Design : Lead the architectural design and implementation strategy for complex, large-scale systems, focusing on distributed Spring Boot microservices and clean, domain-driven design.
• API Strategy : Define and implement robust API management strategies, leveraging tools like Apigee or API Gateway to ensure security, governance, and effective service exposure.
• Quality Standards : Champion engineering excellence, driving disciplines such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and ensuring solutions adhere to best practices for code structure, modularity, and Security, & Integration :
• Non-Functional Requirements : Ensure critical non-functional requirements are met, including high standards for concurrency, security, performance, and resilience across the entire platform.
• Data Integration : Architect data access layers, integrating seamlessly with both relational databases (RDBMS using JPA / Hibernate) and modern NoSQL stores (e.g., DynamoDB / MongoDB).
• Messaging : Utilize advanced messaging architectures (Kafka / MQ) for asynchronous communication and event-driven microservices.

Cloud Native & DevOps :

Preferred / Nice to Have :

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