Lead Architect: Cloud-Native Java & Microservices

EITACIES Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a hands-on Lead Architect to drive architecture decisions across application and cloud layers. You will need 10+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on architecture and strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot. In this role, you'll be responsible for creating scalable, high-performance systems while mentoring senior engineers. Excellent communication skills are essential to defend architecture choices with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering with a focus on architecture/lead roles.
• Experience designing distributed, enterprise-scale systems.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java and Spring Boot.

Responsibilities

• Own architecture design across application, integration, data, and cloud layers.
• Design scalable, high-performance, and resilient systems.
• Lead architecture discussions with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices & API-driven architecture

Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)

Architecture patterns

System design tradeoffs

CI/CD and DevOps practices

Communication skills

Job description

A leading technology firm is seeking a hands-on Lead Architect to drive architecture decisions across application and cloud layers. You will need 10+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on architecture and strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot. In this role, you'll be responsible for creating scalable, high-performance systems while mentoring senior engineers. Excellent communication skills are essential to defend architecture choices with stakeholders.