Lead Java Architect

Aptimized; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptimized in New York, NY is seeking a Java Lead Architect to design and lead modern web apps with a strong React front-end. You will guide enterprise-scale Java services and mentor teams in NYC.

Responsibilities include architecting microservices, shaping roadmaps, and collaborating with product and DevOps to deliver scalable, secure solutions in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proven leadership of architecture initiatives for large-scale apps.
• Deep Java, Spring Boot, React.js and REST/Microservices expertise.
• Experience integrating with ad-tech platforms and marketing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design for enterprise-grade apps using Java and React.
• Design scalable front-end frameworks and reusable UI components.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, and stakeholders to map tech roadmaps.
• Drive integrations with Google Ads and marketing analytics/tools.
• Architect RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions.
• Set performance, security, and scalability best practices.
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship.
• Collaborate with DevOps for CI/CD and deployment strategies.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and technical planning.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

React.js

REST APIs

Microservices

Architecture leadership

Frontend performance

Advertising platform integration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Java Lead Architect to support a high-impact enterprise initiative in NYC. This role will focus heavily on architecting and leading modern web applications with a strong emphasis on React front-end architecture, enterprise-scale Java services.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience designing scalable full-stack solutions, leading engineering teams, and working with ad-tech platforms such as Google Ads or similar digital advertising ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and technical design for enterprise-grade applications using Java and React
• Design scalable front-end frameworks and reusable UI component architectures
• Collaborate with product managers, engineering teams, and stakeholders to define technical roadmaps
• Drive integration efforts with advertising and marketing technology platforms (Google Ads, analytics, campaign systems, tracking tools, etc.)
• Architect RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions
• Establish best practices for performance, scalability, security, and maintainability
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship to development teams
• Work closely with DevOps and cloud engineering teams on CI/CD and deployment strategies
• Participate in agile ceremonies and technical planning sessions

Required Skills

• 10+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Java
• Spring Boot
• React.js
• REST APIs & Microservices
• Experience leading architecture initiatives for large-scale enterprise applications
• Strong understanding of front-end performance optimization and scalable UI architecture
• Experience integrating with advertising or marketing platforms