Senior Java Microservices Architect - Cloud & API Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits for you and family

Paid time off and holidays

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Publicis Sapient is seeking an Architect specializing in Java microservices to design scalable, high-performance solutions for clients in Arlington, VA. You’ll lead architecture, development, and optimization of microservices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud-native applications.

The role emphasizes ensuring API design, security, observability, and scalable integrations while mentoring junior engineers and aligning with business requirements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years Java development with microservices focus.
• Proficiency in Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.
• Experience on AWS/Azure/GCP and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Strong REST API, event-driven design, and messaging (Kafka/RabbitMQ).
• CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Java-based microservices architectures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on API design, security, observability.
• Optimize system performance and cloud-native integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to juniors.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Stay updated on Java, microservices, and cloud trends.

Skills

Java microservices

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs & Messaging

CI/CD & DevOps

AI pair-programmers (GitHub Copilot/Cl

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

Jaeger

Job description

Publicis Sapient is seeking an Architect specializing in Java microservices to design scalable, high-performance solutions for clients in Arlington, VA. You’ll lead architecture, development, and optimization of microservices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud-native applications.

The role emphasizes ensuring API design, security, observability, and scalable integrations while mentoring junior engineers and aligning with business requirements.