Senior Java Microservices Architect

Sapient Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace

Learning opportunities

Competitive compensation

Work-life balance

Health benefits

Generous paid leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Publicis Sapient in Chicago is seeking an experienced Java Architect specializing in microservices to design and implement scalable, high-performance solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, develop, and optimize microservices-based applications that drive business value and innovation.

You will lead technical direction, mentor junior engineers, and ensure security, observability, and cloud-native integration while translating business needs into robust technical

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Java development with a focus on microservices.
• Proven expertise in Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.
• Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Hands-on with CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Java-based microservices architectures that are scalable, resilient, and high-performing.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure best practices in microservices development, API design, security, and observability.
• Optimize system performance and ensure seamless cloud-native integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions with stakeholders.
• Stay updated with Java, microservices, and cloud trends to drive continual improvement.

Skills

Java development

Microservices

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs

Event-driven messaging

CI/CD

DevOps

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Prometheus

Grafana

Jaeger

Job description

Publicis Sapient in Chicago is seeking an experienced Java Architect specializing in microservices to design and implement scalable, high-performance solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, develop, and optimize microservices-based applications that drive business value and innovation.

You will lead technical direction, mentor junior engineers, and ensure security, observability, and cloud-native integration while translating business needs into robust technical