Senior Java Microservices Architect

Publicis Sapient; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Flexible hours

Learning opportunities

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Publicis Sapient in Chicago seeks an Architect specializing in Java microservices to design scalable, resilient systems and mentor senior engineers. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business needs into cloud‑native solutions, leveraging Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, RESTful APIs and event‑driven patterns.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, system performance, security, observability, and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Java development, with a strong focus on microservices architecture.
• Proven expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and other Java-based frameworks for building microservices.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps best practices.
• Proficiency using AI pair-programmers and engineering assistants (GitHub Copilot and Claude Code) to optimize workflow efficiency.

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, including API design, security, and observability.
• Optimize system performance and ensure seamless integration with cloud-native technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends in Java, microservices, and cloud computing to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Java

Microservices

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

AWS/Azure/GCP

Docker/Kubernetes

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

AI pair-programming

Tools

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Prometheus

Grafana

Jaeger

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

Job description

Publicis Sapient in Chicago seeks an Architect specializing in Java microservices to design scalable, resilient systems and mentor senior engineers. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business needs into cloud‑native solutions, leveraging Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, RESTful APIs and event‑driven patterns.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, system performance, security, observability, and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on