Java Backend Architect: Lead API & Microservices

GigSumo.com; North Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GigSumo.com in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Java Backend Architect with 10+ years of backend development, API design, and microservices leadership. You will design scalable systems, develop REST APIs with Spring Boot, and guide the team through the full software lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have strong SQL skills, hands-on Docker and Kubernetes experience, knowledge of cloud platforms and CI/CD, and proven ability to make architectural decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of backend Java architecture experience.
• Strong API design and microservices background.
• Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Define application architecture, technical standards, and best practices.
• Develop secure, high-performance, and reliable backend services.
• Integrate applications with databases and external systems.
• Perform code reviews and provide technical guidance to developers.
• Troubleshoot performance and production issues.
• Work closely with business, product, and engineering teams.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST API development

SQL

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

GigSumo.com in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Java Backend Architect with 10+ years of backend development, API design, and microservices leadership. You will design scalable systems, develop REST APIs with Spring Boot, and guide the team through the full software lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have strong SQL skills, hands-on Docker and Kubernetes experience, knowledge of cloud platforms and CI/CD, and proven ability to make architectural decisions.