Java Architect

StellarMettle Placements; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

StellarMettle Placements is seeking a hands-on Systems Architect with a strong Senior Java development background to design, integrate, and modernize enterprise applications.

The ideal candidate is a Senior Java Developer who has architecture experience and wants to take on broader technical ownership while remaining hands-on.

Qualifications

• In-depth Java development experience and architecture know-how.
• Strong experience with MVC, Struts, and/or Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and integrating web services and distributed systems.
• Proven ability to design systems while staying hands-on with code.
• Proficient with Hibernate/ORM and SQL databases.
• Experience in on-premises enterprise environments.
• Ability to mentor engineers and provide architectural guidance.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve architecture across multiple enterprise systems.
• Develop hands-on Java solutions and contribute to system design.
• Design and support web services, integrations, and distributed applications.
• Provide code-level technical guidance and architectural reviews.
• Modernize legacy applications (e.g., Struts to Spring Boot).
• Support third-party integrations and data workflows.
• Establish design patterns, standards, and technical roadmaps.
• Mentor engineers and act as escalation point.

Skills

Java

MVC/Struts/Spring Boot

Web services

Distributed architecture

Hibernate/ORM

SQL/Databases

On-premises environments

Hands-on development

Tools

Spring Boot

Hibernate

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Systems Architect with a strong Senior Java development background to design, integrate, and modernize enterprise applications.

The ideal candidate is a Senior Java Developer who has architecture experience and wants to take on broader technical ownership while remaining hands-on.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and evolve architecture across multiple interconnected enterprise systems.
• Develop hands-on Java solutions and contribute to system design.
• Design and support web services, integrations, and distributed applications.
• Provide code-level technical guidance and architectural reviews.
• Help modernize legacy applications, including Struts to Spring Boot migration.
• Support third-party integrations, payment/funding systems, underwriting workflows, and data integrations.
• Establish practical design patterns, standards, and technical roadmaps.
• Mentor engineers and serve as a technical escalation point.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• In-depth software development experience, primarily in Java.
• Strong experience with MVC, Struts, and/or Spring Boot.
• Experience with web services and system integrations.
• Experience with distributed architecture.
• Strong experience with Hibernate/ORM.
• Experience with SQL and enterprise databases.
• Experience working in on-premises environments.
• Proven ability to design systems while remaining hands-on with development.