Java Architect & Technical Program Leader

Spectraforce Technologies; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Java Architect/Technical Program Manager to lead large-scale Java-based software programs in Phoenix, AZ or Southlake, TX. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with program management, DevOps collaboration, and cross-functional delivery focus.

You will drive architecture decisions, manage dependencies, align stakeholders, and mentor teams to deliver high-quality software on schedule in a multi-time-zone environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, with 8+ years of project/program management experience.
• Proven ability to deliver high-visibility, complex programs in challenging environments.
• Strong ability to navigate and influence within highly matrixed organizations.
• Experience delivering initiatives from inception through delivery.
• Experience with project management tools, methodologies, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Engage with development teams to understand system architecture, design, and integration points; provide guidance rooted in strong Java engineering experience.
• Identify technical risks early and drive resolution with architects, developers, QA, SRE/DevOps, and partner teams.
• Guide teams through dependency management, component integration, service interactions, and environmental readiness.
• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of complex software development programs with predictable timelines and quality.
• Establish program dashboards, KPIs, and communication mechanisms for leadership and team visibility.
• Collaborate with DevOps and platform engineering to ensure CI/CD robustness, deployment automation, and observability.

Skills

Java architecture

Technical leadership

Project management

DevOps collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Java Architect/Technical Program Manager to lead large-scale Java-based software programs in Phoenix, AZ or Southlake, TX. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with program management, DevOps collaboration, and cross-functional delivery focus.

You will drive architecture decisions, manage dependencies, align stakeholders, and mentor teams to deliver high-quality software on schedule in a multi-time-zone environment.