Senior Java Architect - Microservices & Cloud Lead

Surge Technology Solutions Inc; New Jersey; On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Technology Solutions Inc. is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to lead the design and development of enterprise applications. You will work with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices to deliver scalable, secure APIs for our clients.

You will drive cloud-native initiatives on AWS, collaborate with product owners, and guide DevOps to optimize CI/CD, monitoring, and operations. The role emphasizes code quality, performance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Java development experience
• Expert in Spring Boot and Spring ecosystem
• Hands-on experience with Microservices architecture
• Experience in building and consuming REST APIs
• Strong exposure to AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda)
• Solid understanding of design patterns and system design
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and development of enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot
• Architect and implement scalable microservices-based solutions
• Design, develop, and maintain secure and high-performance RESTful APIs
• Define and enforce coding standards, architectural guidelines, and best practices
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Drive cloud-native development and modernization initiatives using AWS
• Work closely with DevOps teams to implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure application security, performance, scalability, and high availability
• Conduct code reviews, design reviews, and technical audits
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., CloudWatch, ELK)
• Lead production support, incident management, and RCA
• Manage and reduce technical debt through continuous improvement
• Guide the team on API governance, versioning, and documentation
• Ensure strong testing practices including unit, integration, and performance testing
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for system integration and delivery
• Mentor junior developers and drive team capability development
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance management
• Manage Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and delivery timelines
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards
• Drive innovation initiatives, POCs, and continuous improvement efforts

Job description

Surge Technology Solutions Inc. is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to lead the design and development of enterprise applications. You will work with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices to deliver scalable, secure APIs for our clients.

You will drive cloud-native initiatives on AWS, collaborate with product owners, and guide DevOps to optimize CI/CD, monitoring, and operations. The role emphasizes code quality, performance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.