Java Architect

SS Software Solutions, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

SS Software Solutions, LLC seeks a Java Architect to lead architectural design for scalable, distributed backend systems in Phoenix. The role requires expertise in Java, Spring, Kafka, REST APIs, and cloud platforms. You will drive decisions on architecture, security, and performance while mentoring senior engineers across teams.

Focus areas include DDD, event-driven architecture, and high availability. Proficiency with AWS/GCP/Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD is essential to deliver robust

Qualifications

• Must have strong Java/Backend design and architecture experience.
• Experience with microservices, REST APIs, and distributed systems.
• Proficient in cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Define technical architecture and high-level design for systems.
• Lead multi-team design reviews and mentoring of engineers.
• Drive architecture decisions, security, and performance optimization.
• Ensure scalable, resilient, and maintainable software solutions.

Skills

Java

API

Python

Kafka

Spring Boot

Vert.x

CI/CD

Github Actions

Cloud

AI

Design Patterns

DDD

Distributed systems

Event-driven architecture

SOA

Architecture

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Redis

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Linux

SQL

Oracle

Job description

Phx AZ, Urgent For Below Skills

Java;API;Python Kafka, SpringBoot Vertx, CI/CD Github, Cloud Engineer with AI

• Spring Boot
• Spring Framework
• Spring Cloud
• REST APIs / Microservices
• JPA / Hibernate
• Multithreading & concurrency
• Design Patterns
• Data Structures & Algorithms
• Distributed systems
• Event-driven architecture
• SOA
• Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• High availability & scalability
• Fault tolerance / resiliency
• API design and integration
• Cloud

Phx AZ, Urgent For Below Skills

Java;API;Python Kafka, SpringBoot Vertx, CI/CD Github, Cloud Engineer with AI

• Java / Backend
• Java 8/11/17/21
• Spring Boot
• Spring Framework
• Spring Cloud
• REST APIs / Microservices
• JPA / Hibernate
• Multithreading & concurrency
• Design Patterns
• Data Structures & Algorithms
• Architecture
• Microservices architecture
• Distributed systems
• Event-driven architecture
• SOA
• Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• System design
• High availability & scalability
• Fault tolerance / resiliency
• API design and integration
• Architecture documentation
• Cloud

At Least One Strong Cloud Platform

• AWS: EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, API Gateway
• Azure or Google Cloud Platform can also be acceptable.

Good Dice/LinkedIn keywords

• DevOps / Deployment
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Jenkins / GitHub Actions / GitLab CI
• CI/CD
• Terraform / Infrastructure as Code
• Git
• Linux
• Databases
• Oracle / PostgreSQL / MySQL
• SQL
• NoSQL: MongoDB / DynamoDB / Cassandra
• Database design and performance tuning
• Redis / caching
• Messaging
• Kafka
• RabbitMQ
• AWS SQS/SNS
• Event-driven systems
• Security
• OAuth 2.0
• JWT
• OpenID Connect
• Spring Security
• API security
• IAM
• Encryption / secure coding
• Architecture Leadership This is very important for an Architect, not just a senior Java developer:
• Define technical architecture
• Make technology decisions
• Create HLD/LLD
• Conduct architecture/design reviews
• Mentor senior developers
• Communicate with business/product teams
• Establish coding and engineering standards
• Evaluate technical risks and trade-offs

Java Architect, Java 17, Java 21, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Microservices, REST API, Kafka, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, System Design, Distributed Systems, Event Driven Architecture, DDD, Hibernate, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Redis, CI/CD, DevOps, OAuth2, JWT, API Gateway