Enterprise Java Architect — Microservices & Cloud (Hybrid)

Wissen Technology; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401K

PTO

Job summary

Wissen Technology in Boston is seeking an experienced Java Technical Architect to lead the design and development of scalable enterprise applications. You’ll drive microservices, RESTful APIs, cloud migrations, and security, while mentoring teams and shaping technical roadmaps in a hybrid, onsite-friendly environment.

The role requires 10+ years in Java, with 3–5 years in architecture, hands-on experience across Java ecosystems, databases, and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Java application development, with at least 3–5 years in an architecture role.
• Strong expertise in Java 8/11/17, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and Hibernate/JPA.
• Hands-on experience with Microservices Architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of design patterns, SOLID principles, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Expertise in relational and NoSQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong understanding of system integration, security (OAuth2, JWT), and API gateways.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise-grade Java applications using modern architecture patterns.
• Define technical roadmaps, architecture standards, and best practices.
• Lead the design and implementation of microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Drive application modernization and cloud migration initiatives.
• Ensure application scalability, security, performance, and reliability.
• Review solution designs, code quality, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and development teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Mentor development teams and provide technical guidance throughout the SDLC.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root cause analysis.

Skills

Java expertise

Architecture leadership

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Design patterns/SOLID

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Security (OAuth2/JWT)

Communication/Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Graduate-level degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Spring Boot

Spring Framework

Hibernate/JPA

Job description

Wissen Technology in Boston is seeking an experienced Java Technical Architect to lead the design and development of scalable enterprise applications. You’ll drive microservices, RESTful APIs, cloud migrations, and security, while mentoring teams and shaping technical roadmaps in a hybrid, onsite-friendly environment.

The role requires 10+ years in Java, with 3–5 years in architecture, hands-on experience across Java ecosystems, databases, and cloud platforms.