Java Architect

Moofwd; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Moofwd is seeking a visionary Java Architect to lead the design and governance of complex, distributed, and scalable enterprise systems in New York. You will bring deep Java/Spring Boot expertise, cloud and hybrid architectures, and enterprise integration patterns, partnering with executives to align technology strategy with business goals and mentor engineering teams.

This role emphasizes security, compliance, and performance, with oversight of architecture reviews, risk assessments, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years in software engineering and enterprise architecture.
• Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and secure architecture design.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end enterprise solutions across cloud and on-prem.
• Design distributed systems with low latency and high throughput.
• Apply microservices, event-driven architecture, and DDD.
• Ensure security, compliance, and data privacy.
• Collaborate with Principal Architects to define principles and reference models.
• Lead technology roadmaps and modernization programs.
• Partner with executive leadership to align tech strategy with business goals.
• Provide architectural oversight and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Microservices

DDD

Security & compliance

Job description

Lead the design and governance of complex, distributed, and scalable enterprise systems. We seek a visionary Java Architect with deep expertise in Java/Spring Boot, cloud and hybrid architectures, and enterprise integration patterns to drive architectural excellence across the organization.

We are looking for a visionary Java Architect to lead the design and governance of complex, distributed, and scalable enterprise systems. This role requires deep technical expertise in Java/Spring Boot, cloud and hybrid architectures, and enterprise integration patterns, along with the leadership skills to drive architectural excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end enterprise solutions across on-premises, off-premises, and cloud-native environments.
• Design and implement distributed systems with a focus on low latency, high throughput, resilience, and scalability.
• Apply enterprise architecture patterns, microservices, event-driven architecture, and domain-driven design (DDD).
• Ensure systems are designed with security, compliance, and data privacy in mind (e.g., SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR).
• Collaborate with Principal Architects and senior stakeholders to define and enforce architecture principles, guidelines, and reference models.
• Lead the development of technology roadmaps, strategic initiatives, and modernization programs.
• Partner with executive leadership to align technology strategy with business goals.
• Provide architectural oversight and mentorship to engineering teams across multiple domains.
• Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and performance evaluations.

Required Skills & Experience

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering and enterprise architecture.
• Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices-based systems.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud/on-prem integration.
• Deep understanding of networking, databases (SQL/NoSQL), API design, and system observability.
• Proven experience with compliance frameworks and secure architecture design.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence at the executive level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration, data platforms, and real-time analytics is a plus.