Java Architect

Envision Technology Solutions; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Technology Solutions in Pittsburgh seeks a seasoned Java architect/engineer to lead design and delivery of scalable Java-based applications.

You will drive microservices, REST APIs, and cloud deployments, mentor teams, and partner with product and DevOps to translate business goals into robust technical solutions.

Top candidates have deep Java SE/EE, Spring, Hibernate/JPA, and experience with Docker/Kubernetes, plus excellent communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Expert in Java SE/EE, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.
• Designs microservices and distributed systems.
• Hands-on with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Translates business requirements into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• System Design: design blueprints for Java apps ensuring scalability, availability, and security.
• Technical Leadership: mentor teams, enforce coding standards, conduct design/code reviews.
• Technology Evaluation: research and build proofs-of-concept for new tech.
• Integration & Migration: plan API integrations, cloud migrations, and data flows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with product, QA, DevOps, and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Java ecosystem

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Hibernate/JPA

REST APIs

Microservices

Event-driven

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

System design

Technical leadership

Code reviews

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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

• 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