Java Architect

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

Job summary

Acestack in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Java Architect to lead the design of scalable Java-based systems. You will craft high-level and low-level architectures, drive technical decisions, and mentor engineering teams in a hands-on, onsite role.

The ideal candidate has deep Java expertise, microservices experience, and strong cloud and DevOps skills, with a proven ability to communicate with executives and align technology with business goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Java architecture or senior Java engineer roles.
• Experience designing microservices and distributed systems.
• Proficient in cloud platforms and containerization.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design high- and low-level architectural blueprints for Java apps.
• Lead development teams and perform code/design reviews.
• Evaluate new technologies and build proofs-of-concept.
• Plan integration with external APIs and legacy systems.
• Collaborate with product, QA, DevOps, and leadership.

Skills

Core Java

Java EE

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Hibernate/JPA

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Event-Driven Architecture

Distributed Systems

AWS/Azure/GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Excellent Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Role: Java Architect

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite)

Fulltime Permanent

Job Description

Skill: Java Architect

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Java Ecosystem: Deep expertise in core Java, Java EE, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate/JPA, and RESTful APIs.

Architecture Patterns: Proven experience designing microservices, event-driven architectures, 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

Roles & Responsibilities:

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