Technical Architect – Distributed Systems & APIs

Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting organization is seeking an Associate Technical Architect to design and develop scalable backend systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java, microservices architecture, and AWS services. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders to deliver secure and high-performing applications while implementing modern CI/CD practices. Competitive compensation is offered based on experience and skill depth.

Qualifications

• 8 to 15 years of experience in a related field.
• Strong proficiency in modern Java.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based backend applications.
• Develop AWS services and manage cloud infrastructure.
• Create and optimize RESTful APIs.

Skills

Java (v11, v17, v21)

Microservices architecture

AWS services (DynamoDB, S3, Lambda, IAM, EKS)

CI/CD tools (Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub, Spinnaker)

Strong communication skills

Tools

Spring Framework

Docker

Job description

Technical Architect – Distributed Systems & APIs

Location: USA – LA, NY, Orlando, Santa Monica, Seattle, SFO, NJ

Work Type: Full-Time / Onsite Hybrid

Experience Required: 8 – 15 Years

Compensation: USD 130,000 – 145,000 (based on experience and skill depth)

Job Overview: A leading technology consulting and solutions organization is seeking an Associate Technical Architect – Java to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and microservices deployed on AWS environments. This role requires deep hands‑on expertise in modern Java, microservices architecture, cloud‑native systems, and CI/CD automation. The ideal candidate will work closely with multiple stakeholders to ensure delivery of high‑performing, secure, and reliable applications while adhering to enterprise architecture guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices‑based backend applications using Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
• Develop and manage AWS services including DynamoDB, S3, Lambda, IAM, and EKS clusters.
• Create and optimize RESTful APIs ensuring scalability, reusability, and security across applications.
• Ensure scalability, responsiveness, and reliability of backend systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate technical requirements into solution architectures.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub, and Spinnaker for continuous deployment.
• Apply coding standards, architectural patterns, and design best practices for maintainability.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in backend frameworks, programming languages, and AWS services.

Must‑Have Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Java (v11, v17, v21) with understanding of modern features and performance optimization.
• Solid experience with microservices architecture using Spring Boot and Spring Framework.
• Familiarity with design and architectural patterns for scalable distributed applications.
• Experience with AWS services (DynamoDB, S3, Lambda, IAM, EKS).
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools such as Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub, and Spinnaker.
• Strong understanding of both NoSQL (DynamoDB) and relational databases.
• Working knowledge of Scala programming language.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience with Docker, Kafka, and Datadog for monitoring and container orchestration.
• Proven ability to deploy applications on AWS using EKS and other DevOps tools.
• Exposure to microservices scaling and performance tuning in production environments.