Java Architect

KPG99 INC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Incentive

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Certification & Training Reimbursement

Vacation / Time Off

401K Plan

Performance Bonus

College Fund

Student Loan Refinancing

Legal Assistance

Job summary

KPG99 INC is seeking a senior Java Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable Java-based applications in a modern cloud environment. You will mentor engineers, drive technical standards, and collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps to translate business needs into robust solutions.

You will design architectures, evaluate technologies, and guide migration efforts across systems while ensuring security, reliability, and high availability.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Java ecosystem, Spring, and RESTful APIs.
• Strong ability to mentor teams and manage stakeholders.
• Experience designing scalable, secure architectures.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor development teams, enforce coding standards, and conduct design and code reviews.
• Design high-level and low-level architectural blueprints for Java-based applications ensuring scalability, high availability, and security.
• Lead cloud and DevOps practices with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Research emerging technologies and build proof-of-concepts for business goals.
• Develop integration strategies for APIs, databases, and legacy systems, including cloud migration.
• Collaborate with product managers, QA, DevOps, and senior stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Java Core

Java EE

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Hibernate/JPA

REST APIs

Distributed systems

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

• Java Ecosystem: Deep expertise in core Java, Java EE, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate/JPA, and RESTful APIs. and distributed systems.
• Cloud & DevOps: Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical leaders
• System Design: Design high-level and low-level architectural blueprints for Java-based applications, ensuring scalability, high availability, and security.
• Technical Leadership: Guide and mentor development teams, enforce coding standards, and conduct design and code reviews.
• Technology Evaluation: Research emerging technologies, build proof-of-concepts, and evaluate their applicability to business goals.
• Integration & Migration: Develop strategies to integrate Java systems with external APIs, databases, or legacy systems, as well as cloud migration.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, QA, DevOps, and senior stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Employee Benefits Summary:

• 1. Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• 2. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• 3. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• 4. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• 5. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.