Java Microservices Architect, Java Microservices Manager

Fstone Technologies; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fstone Technologies in Dallas seeks a hands-on Java/Microservices Architect to lead modern enterprise platforms. You will design scalable APIs, coach distributed teams, and partner with clients to deliver modernization outcomes using Spring Boot, AWS, and event-driven patterns.

The role requires deep expertise in REST, Kafka, Docker/Kubernetes (EKS preferred), DevSecOps, observability, and architectural trade-offs. Travel and client consulting are possible as needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Java and microservices architecture experience for enterprise-scale systems.
• Strong skills with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, REST APIs, and design patterns.
• Experience leading distributed engineering teams and communicating with client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and delivery of enterprise-scale Java microservices.
• Mentor developers, manage delivery risks and modernization efforts.
• Estimate work, engage with client stakeholders and drive modernization outcomes.

Skills

Java Microservices

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Distributed systems

Microservices design

Leadership

Client consulting

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes/EKS

Kafka

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Job description

• Java Microservices Engineering & Architecture
• Deep hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, distributed systems, microservices design, architecture trade-offs, NFRs, and enterprise-scale solution design.
• Cloud-Native Platform Delivery
• Strong AWS experience with Docker, Kubernetes/EKS, Kafka/event-driven architecture, secure integrations, CI/CD, DevSecOps, observability, and production readiness.
• Technical Leadership & Client Consulting
• Proven ability to lead distributed engineering teams, mentor developers, manage delivery risks, communicate with client stakeholders, estimate work, and drive modernization outcomes.
• Will any specific project or industry experience be required?

Travel & Hospitality exposure would be preferred.

Core Engineering: Strong hands-on expertise in modern Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, microservices, REST APIs, JPA/Hibernate, Maven or Gradle, distributed systems, concurrency, and design patterns.

Architecture: Proven ownership of enterprise-scale system and solution design, API and integration design, NFRs, technical documentation, architecture trade-offs, and modernization planning.

Cloud & Platform: Hands-on AWS experience across compute, storage, IAM, monitoring, databases, messaging, and container platforms; Docker and Kubernetes, preferably Amazon EKS.

Messaging & Integration: Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture; secure service integration patterns. IBM MQ or MuleSoft experience is beneficial.

DevOps & SCM: Jenkins CI/CD, GitHub, branching and pull request workflows, build and release automation, containers, and infrastructure-as-code awareness.

Quality & Security: Automated testing, code reviews, SonarQube, static analysis, secure coding, quality gates, performance considerations, and production readiness.

Observability: Dynatrace or comparable APM experience, including telemetry, dashboards, diagnostics, actionable alerting, and incident analysis.

Leadership & Consulting: Demonstrated client-facing technical leadership, solutioning, estimation, risk management, mentoring, and communication across distributed teams