Lead Java Architect — Cloud, APIs & DevOps

Photon; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Photon is seeking a motivated Solution Architect to design and lead digital modernization initiatives. You will create high-level architectures, decompose systems into domains, and design APIs for cross-functional teams.

The role requires leading delivery and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation. Expertise in Java (Spring/Spring Boot), AWS services, and containerization is essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in solution architecture, including design documents, domain decomposition, API design, epics and stories for developers, and data team contracts.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services.
• Experience with containerization tools and technologies (OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in Java and frameworks (Spring, Spring Boot), and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD processes.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create solution architecture and high-level designs for complex projects.
• Decompose solutions into domains and design robust APIs.
• Lead implementation teams and manage delivery artifacts.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, provide regular updates to management.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Java

SQL

NoSQL

DevOps

Team Leadership

Communication

Tools

OpenShift

Docker

Kubernetes

Spring

Spring Boot

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Redis

MongoDB

Job description

Photon is seeking a motivated Solution Architect to design and lead digital modernization initiatives. You will create high-level architectures, decompose systems into domains, and design APIs for cross-functional teams.

The role requires leading delivery and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation. Expertise in Java (Spring/Spring Boot), AWS services, and containerization is essential.