Java Architect / Developer

Arka Infotech Inc; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking a Java Architect/Developer in West Chester, PA. This role focuses on enhancing the Data Grid platform within a major initiative at Comcast, aiming to improve the stability of key systems with a focus on cloud‑based, open-source technologies. Ideal candidates will have senior-level proficiency in Java, experience with microservices, and familiarity with In-memory Data Grid. The role offers a long-term contract and works within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Senior level proficiency in Java Architecture and Development.
• Experience with open source, cloud‑based technologies.
• Familiarity with In-memory Data Grid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the Data Grid platform for future scale and extensibility.
• Support BOB and Resiliency initiatives to improve system stability.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and code reviews for Java solutions.

Skills

Java Architecture and Development

Java

REST/SOAP web services

Spring (Spring Cloud, Spring Cloud Stream)

Hazelcast/GemFire/Coherence

Hibernate/JPA

Relational database development

NoSQL (Couchbase/Cassandra/MongoDB)

Maven

Subversion

GIT

AWS

Micro Services

AppDynamics

Tools

WebLogic

Apache Tomcat

AppDynamics

Job description

Job Title and Location

Java Architect/Developer – West Chester, PA (Long Term Contract)

Positions: 5 | Experience Level: Mid to Senior Practitioner

Project Description

This person will be part of the DataGrid team supporting the BOB and Resiliency initiatives within Comcast, aimed at improving the stability of several key systems through tactical improvements, system consolidation and re-architecture for future scale and extensibility.

Within this large initiative, the Java Architect/Developer will be responsible for enhancing the Data Grid platform, which provides micro services built on open source, cloud‑based technologies and leverages an In‑memory Data Grid.

Key Skills

• Java Architecture and Development – Senior level proficiency with:
  • Java
  • REST/SOAP web services
  • Spring (Spring Cloud, Spring Cloud Stream)
  • Hazelcast/GemFire/Coherence (Hazelcast preferred)
  • Hibernate/JPA
  • Relational database development (Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, etc.)
  • NoSQL (Couchbase/Cassandra/MongoDB)
  • Maven
  • Subversion
  • GIT
  • AWS
  • Micro Services
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following would be an advantage:
  • WebLogic
  • Apache Tomcat
  • AppDynamics

Additional Information

Top candidates who know In-memory Data Grid will be considered.