Java Lead/Architect

Smart IT Frame LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart IT Frame LLC is seeking a Java Lead/Architect in Alpharetta, Georgia. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of software development experience, with a strong focus on Java and Azure, and at least 2 years of experience in Angular. Key responsibilities include leading technical initiatives, mentoring junior engineers, and integrating front-end with back-end systems. The role requires proficiency in building scalable, cloud-native solutions, with a competitive salary and contract-based position.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of overall software development experience.
• Minimum 12+ years in Java Spring Boot and 3+ years in Angular.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering enterprise-grade applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of scalable applications using Java and Azure.
• Collaborate with UX/UI teams and integrate front-end with RESTful APIs.
• Work with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and testing.

Skills

Java expertise

Azure proficiency

Angular experience

Database skills

Messaging & Streaming

DevOps practices

Testing & Quality

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL Server

ActiveMQ

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Git

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Job description

Role :Java Lead/ Architect (Azure with Angular)

Type: Contract

Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Tech Lead with strong expertise in Java and Azure as primary skills of more than 12+ years , along with at least 2 years of hands‑on experience in Angular. The ideal candidate will lead technical initiatives across front‑end and back‑end development, architect scalable cloud‑native solutions, and mentor teams to deliver high‑performance applications. This role requires deep knowledge of enterprise‑grade distributed systems, microservices, and modern UI frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead design, development, and deployment of scalable applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Azure.
• Backend Development: Design and implement microservices, RESTful APIs, and batch processing workflows using Java Spring Boot.
• Integration: Collaborate with UX/UI teams and integrate front‑end with RESTful APIs and asynchronous workflows.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Work with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring in Azure.
• Mentorship: Guide junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and enforce coding standards.
• Performance & Reliability: Optimize applications for scalability, security, and fault tolerance.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross‑functional teams on system design, modernization, and cloud migration initiatives.

Required Skills

• Java expertise: Strong proficiency in Java 8+, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, and microservices architecture.
• Azure proficiency: Hands‑on experience with Azure Functions, Service Bus, Event Hub, AKS, and Azure DevOps.
• Angular experience: Minimum 2 years of experience with Angular (latest versions), TypeScript, RxJS, and Angular CLI.
• Database skills: Strong experience with SQL Server (schema design, query optimization, stored procedures).
• Messaging & Streaming: Experience with ActiveMQ and working knowledge of Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• DevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Testing & Quality: Unit, integration, and automated testing frameworks (Jest, Jasmine, JUnit, etc.).
• Communication: Strong analytical, debugging, and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with GraphQL, gRPC, or streaming APIs.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Exposure to Micro-Frontends, Module Federation, or Monorepo structures (NX).
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK/EFK, Dynatrace).
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM templates).
• Basic design collaboration using Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of overall software development experience.
• Minimum 12+ years in Java Spring Boot and 3+ years in Angular.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering enterprise‑grade applications.