Java Solution Architect (Remote)

novasoft; Jersey City (NJ); Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology solutions is seeking a Solution Architect with over 10 years of experience. You will oversee the design and delivery of cloud-native applications, manage cloud migration projects, and collaborate with various teams to ensure robust systems. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in cloud transformations and leadership, particularly in the eCommerce and Financial Services sectors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a solution architecture or technical leadership role.
• Hands-on expertise in cloud-native solutions and managing distributed teams.
• Strong communication skills, engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and deliver cloud-first enterprise systems using AWS.
• Spearhead cloud migration projects and manage system scalability.
• Mentor teams and provide guidance in system design and architectural decisions.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Spring MVC

Hibernate

REST APIs

AWS services

Terraform

CI/CD implementation

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

Location:Remote
Experience:10+ years
Employment Type:Contracting/Fulltime

Position Overview

We are looking for a Solution Architect with a strong foundation in cloud-native architecture, enterprise application modernization, and Java-based systems. The ideal candidate is a technical leader who thrives in complex environments, has led cloud transformations, and has experience managing geographically distributed teams.
This role will work closely with engineering, DevOps, product management, and business stakeholders to design scalable, cost-efficient, and secure solutions aligned with enterprise strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and deliver cloud-first, highly scalable enterprise systems using AWS.
• Spearhead cloud migration projects, including application, infrastructure, and data migration.
• Define technical roadmaps, solution blueprints, and architecture decision records (ADR).
• Lead initiatives to decompose monolithic systems into microservices and domain-driven designs.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs, event-driven architecture, and backend services using Java, Spring Boot.
• Champion DevOps best practices, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, and infrastructure automation.
• Manage system scalability, security, performance, and reliability across distributed systems.
• Mentor teams and provide guidance in system design, coding standards, and architectural decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership to shape business and product strategy through technology.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a solution architecture or technical leadership role.
• Hands-on expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring MVC, Hibernate, REST APIs, and service-oriented architecture (SOA).
• Deep understanding of AWS services: EC2, Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS, Cognito, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and CloudFront.
• Proficiency in Terraform, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and CI/CD implementation.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, Postgres, MongoDB).
• Solid grasp of system security, IAM, data pipelines, and scalable storage systems.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams—both onshore and offshore.
• Exposure to digital transformation projects, preferably in eCommerce, Insurance, Financial Services, or Enterprise SaaS domains.
• Strong communication skills, able to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional.

Application Process: Please submit your resume, cover letter, and examples of Designs or architectures you've led