Applications Architect

Insight Global; Midlothian (VA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks an Applications Architect with 8+ years of Java/JEE and 5+ years in leadership to blend architecture oversight with hands-on full-stack development. You will mentor teams, drive automation, and guide REST/SOAP services, microservices, and frontend work in a hybrid setting.

The role is embedded with development teams; strong communication and enterprise-scale delivery are essential. Salary is commensurate with experience; benefits apply. Expected pay range is $54-$62/hr.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Java/JEE development with 5+ years in technical leadership.
• Strong expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring Framework (Core, MVC, Security, Boot, Batch).
• Proficient in HTML5/CSS3/JS/TS/Angular; REST/SOAP web services familiar.
• Experience with microservices, containers, and enterprise integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of complex Java/EE apps and COTS.
• Provide technical direction, code reviews, and automation best practices.
• Serve as primary technical liaison for architecture decisions and performance.
• Collaborate with EA, product owners, Scrum masters, and QA teams.
• Guide microservices, REST APIs, and modern frontend frameworks.
• Lead incident resolution for critical production issues.
• Document technical specs and system configurations.
• Foster technical excellence and agile mindset within the team.
• Communicate concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Java/JEE

Spring Framework

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

TypeScript

Angular

JDBC/JPA/Hibernate

SQL

RESTful/SOAP Web Services

Microservices

Shell scripting

PL/SQL

QA collaboration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

IBM WebSphere

Oracle RDBMS

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an Applications Architect to provide technical leadership and strategic direction along with hands‑on development expertise to deliver enterprise‑grade applications. This role blends architectural oversight, team mentorship, and active full‑stack development, with a strong understanding of automation practices to ensure high‑quality and scalable software solutions. The ideal candidate for this position has been a Java team lead for five or more years and is seeking to move into a hybrid development/architecture role. The chosen candidate will be embedded with application development teams to lead and architect solutions as needed. The pay range for this role is $54-$62/hr.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex, scalable full‑stack Java/EE applications & COTS solutions.
• Provide technical direction, mentor team members, perform code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices across development and automation.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison for architecture decisions, performance tuning, and systems integration.
• Collaborate closely with Enterprise Architecture team, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Developers, and Automation QA Analysts to align technical delivery with business goals.
• Guide the implementation of microservices, REST APIs, and modern frontend frameworks.
• Lead troubleshooting and incident resolution efforts for critical production issues.
• Ensure proper documentation of technical specifications, design decisions, and system configurations.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and agile mindset within the team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.

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Skills and Requirements

Required Skills and Experience:

• 8+ years of Java/JEE development experience with at least 5 years in a technical leadership role.
• Strong expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring Framework (Core, MVC, Security, Boot, Batch).
• Proficient in frontend technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular (15+)
• Advanced skills in JDBC, JPA/Hibernate, SQL, and RESTful/SOAP Web Services.
• Hands‑on experience with Microservices architecture and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes is a plus).
• Deep knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, multi‑tiered application architecture, and performance optimization.
• Working experience of integrating custom software with COTS solutions.
• Working knowledge of Shell Scripting, PL/SQL, and experience with UNIX/Linux environments.
• Strong understanding of QA testing lifecycle and collaboration with automation QA teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in other frontend frameworks such as React and Vue.
• Experience with IBM WebSphere Application Server, Liberty, and Oracle RDBMS.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and Agile planning tools (e.g., Jira).
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining technical documentation and architecture diagrams.
• Experience with performance testing, security best practices, and compliance in enterprise systems.