HIRING:: Java Backend Architect :: Hybrid :: Charlotte NC :: Irvine CA

GigSumo.com; North Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GigSumo.com in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Java Backend Architect with 10+ years of backend development, API design, and microservices leadership. You will design scalable systems, develop REST APIs with Spring Boot, and guide the team through the full software lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have strong SQL skills, hands-on Docker and Kubernetes experience, knowledge of cloud platforms and CI/CD, and proven ability to make architectural decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of backend Java architecture experience.
• Strong API design and microservices background.
• Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Define application architecture, technical standards, and best practices.
• Develop secure, high-performance, and reliable backend services.
• Integrate applications with databases and external systems.
• Perform code reviews and provide technical guidance to developers.
• Troubleshoot performance and production issues.
• Work closely with business, product, and engineering teams.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST API development

SQL

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Title:

Java Backend Architect

About The Role

We are looking for a Java Backend Architect with strong experience in backend application development, API design, and microservices architecture. The candidate will design scalable solutions, develop REST APIs, and provide technical leadership to the development team.

Experience Required:

10+ years

Location:

Irvine, CA, USA

Primary Skills

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Microservices
• REST API development
• SQL
• Docker
• Kubernetes

Secondary Skills

• API design
• cloud platforms
• CI/CD
• system design
• problem-solving
• technical design
• architecture decisions

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Define application architecture, technical standards, and best practices.
• Develop secure, high-performance, and reliable backend services.
• Integrate applications with databases and external systems.
• Perform code reviews and provide technical guidance to developers.
• Troubleshoot performance and production issues.
• Work closely with business, product, and engineering teams.

Requirements

• Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
• Hands-on experience in REST API development and API design.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is preferred.
• Knowledge of Kafka or other messaging systems is a plus.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms and CI/CD.
• Excellent system design and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading technical design and architecture decisions.