Solution Architect – Java-5

Realign Llc; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Realign Llc in New Castle, DE seeks a Solution Architect with hands-on Java development and architecture expertise. You will lead design, develop scalable microservices, and drive modernization initiatives to deliver robust solutions.

Key responsibilities include crafting Java-based microservices, leading architecture reviews, building REST APIs with OpenAPI, and mentoring junior engineers across DevOps and QA teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience designing Java-based microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Strong leadership and architecture design skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java-based microservices using Java 8/11/17 and Spring Boot.
• Lead solution architecture, technical design discussions, and architecture reviews.
• Develop REST APIs using OpenAPI/Swagger standards.
• Build event-driven applications using Kafka.
• Design and optimize MongoDB schemas, indexes, queries, and aggregations.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries for transactional and reporting use cases.
• Ensure application scalability, availability, security, and performance.
• Mentor junior developers and collaborate with BA, QA, Architecture, and DevOps teams.

Skills

Java 8/11/17

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs/OpenAPI

Kafka

MongoDB

AWS/OpenShift

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS

Job description

New Castle, Delaware 19720 Posted September 24th, 2026 Looking for more job opportunities?

Location: New Castle, DE
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We are seeking a Solution Architect with strong hands-on Java development and architecture experience. The ideal candidate will lead technical design, develop scalable microservices, and drive architecture modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java-based microservices using Java 8/11/17 and Spring Boot.
• Lead solution architecture, technical design discussions, and architecture reviews.
• Develop REST APIs using JSON and OpenAPI/Swagger standards.
• Build event-driven applications using Kafka.
• Design and optimize MongoDB schemas, indexes, queries, and aggregations.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries for transactional and reporting use cases.
• Ensure application scalability, availability, security, and performance.
• Support AWS/OpenShift, CI/CD, deployments, and production troubleshooting.
• Conduct code reviews, RCA, testing, and technical risk assessments.
• Mentor junior developers and collaborate with BA, QA, Architecture, and DevOps teams.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with Java 8/11/17
• Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data
• Microservices Architecture
• REST APIs / OpenAPI / Swagger
• Kafka
• MongoDB
• AWS / OpenShift
• Strong solution architecture and technical leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.