Senior Java Microservices Architect - Cloud-Native

Publicis Groupe; Arlington, Chicago (VA, IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & collaboration

Learning & development

Competitive compensation

Flexibility for work-life balance

Health benefits for you and family

Generous paid leave and holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Publicis Sapient, a digital transformation partner, is seeking an Enterprise Java Architect to design and implement scalable Java microservices. You will lead cross-functional teams, shape API design, security, and observability, and drive cloud-native integration for clients.<\/p>

The role requires 8+ years in Java, Spring Boot/Spring Cloud expertise, and hands-on CI/CD. Expect a leadership position with strong collaboration across stakeholders and a focus on innovation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Java development with a focus on microservices architecture.
• Proven expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and other Java frameworks for 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).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps best practices.
• Proficiency using AI pair-programmers and engineering assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to optimize workflow.

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.
• Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Stay up to date with trends in Java, microservices, and cloud computing.

Skills

Java microservices

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Cloud platforms

REST APIs

CI/CD & DevOps

GitHub Copilot/Claude Code

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Job description

Publicis Sapient, a digital transformation partner, is seeking an Enterprise Java Architect to design and implement scalable Java microservices. You will lead cross-functional teams, shape API design, security, and observability, and drive cloud-native integration for clients.<\/p>

The role requires 8+ years in Java, Spring Boot/Spring Cloud expertise, and hands-on CI/CD. Expect a leadership position with strong collaboration across stakeholders and a focus on innovation.