Senior Application Architect: Java & Data Eng, Azure

Compunnel, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Chicago is seeking an Application Architect to lead technical strategy for Java and Data Engineering teams. This senior role emphasizes architectural design while providing hands-on guidance to ensure high-quality solutions. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in Java and Data Engineering, along with excellent communication and leadership skills. Experience in financial services and large enterprise implementations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Java (Spring, REST) and Data Engineering.
• Experience with event-driven architecture and Azure services (Kubernetes/AKS).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline tuning and modern DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement application architecture and technical strategy.
• Provide technical direction to development teams across Java and Data Engineering domains.
• Review code, analyze logs, and optimize data pipelines for performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Skills

Expertise in Java

Data Engineering

Event-driven architecture

Azure services

CI/CD pipeline tuning

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Job description

A technology consulting firm in Chicago is seeking an Application Architect to lead technical strategy for Java and Data Engineering teams. This senior role emphasizes architectural design while providing hands-on guidance to ensure high-quality solutions. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in Java and Data Engineering, along with excellent communication and leadership skills. Experience in financial services and large enterprise implementations is preferred.