Java Architect

Sky Solutions; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO + holidays

Education stipend

Online courses

Mentorship program

Inclusive culture

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Sky Solutions in Tysons Corner, VA seeks an experienced Solutions Architect (Java) to design and lead cloud-native, microservices-based applications within a large-scale healthcare environment. You will define architecture, guide engineering teams, and drive modernization initiatives, focusing on RESTful APIs, AWS, and secure systems.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in software development and architecture, strong Java/Spring Boot skills, and a track record delivering enterprise-grade,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development and architecture experience.
• Expertise in Java (11+) and Spring Boot.
• Proven track record with microservices and distributed systems.
• Hands-on AWS experience (S3, IAM, compute services).
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and containerized apps.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Strong performance, scalability, and security focus.
• Experience in Agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud-native, scalable architectures.
• Lead modernization of legacy systems to distributed microservices.
• Define RESTful APIs and service communication patterns.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams.
• Ensure performance, reliability, and security across systems.
• Collaborate with DevOps, product, and engineering teams.
• Review architectures and enforce standards.
• Support cloud infrastructure design and deployment strategies.

Skills

Java 11+

Spring Boot

Distributed systems

RESTful APIs

AWS

Docker

CI/CD

Agile

Security

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/IT

Tools

Docker

AWS

Kafka

Job description

Job Title: Solution Architect (Java)

Location: Tysons Corner, VA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to design and lead the development of scalable, secure, and cloud-native applications within a large-scale enterprise healthcare environment.

This role is responsible for defining architecture, guiding engineering teams, and driving modernization initiatives by transforming legacy systems into microservices-based, cloud-enabled solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, distributed systems, and AWS, along with a proven track record of delivering high-performance enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, cloud-native architectures using microservices principles
• Lead modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy systems to distributed architectures
• Define and develop RESTful APIs and service communication patterns
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and guidance to development teams
• Ensure system performance, scalability, reliability, and security
• Design data flow and integration patterns across multiple systems
• Implement best practices for observability, logging, and monitoring
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, DevOps, and product stakeholders
• Conduct architecture reviews and ensure adherence to standards and best practices
• Support cloud infrastructure design and deployment strategies

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in software development and architecture
• Strong proficiency in Java (11 or higher) and Spring Boot
• Proven experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (e.g., S3, IAM, compute services)
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Strong understanding of system scalability, performance, and fault tolerance
• Experience working in Agile development environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka or similar messaging systems)
• Exposure to enterprise integration patterns
• Experience in healthcare or regulated environments
• Familiarity with security standards such as HIPAA or NIST
• Knowledge of distributed caching technologies

Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Compensation:

The expected compensation range for this position is $130,000 - $190,000 annually. Compensation is determined in good faith and may vary based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, clearance level, labor category alignment, contract requirements, work location, internal equity, and business needs.

The posted range reflects the Sky's reasonable estimate at the time of posting and does not guarantee a specific salary or rate. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and applicable contractual and business considerations.

Sky Solutions Benefits & Culture at a Glance

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your needs.
• Time Off & Work-Life Balance
• Starting at 15 PTO days per year, increasing with tenure.
• Plus 11 paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Professional Growth & Development
• Annual education stipend.
• Access to thousands of online courses.
• Formal mentorship programs for career advancement.
• Inclusive Culture
• "One Team” mentality focused on collaboration and belonging.
• Recognized as a Great Place to Work for six years straight.

At Sky Solutions, LLC, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates who share our vision and values.