Senior Java Architect

Job Title : Solution Architect (AWS Services, Java Architecture, SRE) - Insurance Domain

Position Type : Contract to Hire

Location : San Antonio, TX

Experience : Architect Level (18 Years 22 Years)

Mandatory Skills : Java Architecture (Java / J2EE), SOA Architecture (Restful API, SOAP), Microservices Architecture, Docker / Contain / Kubernetes, SRE principles, Spring boot Framework, Junit / Mockito, React.

JS / Redux, Flux, AWS Services (AWS EKS, AWS S3 Bucket, EC2 Instances, RDS, Lambda Function), SQS, SNS, Dynamo DB, AWS EKS.

Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Architect with a strong background in the financial domain. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in software design principles, integration systems, and cloud technologies.

This role requires a deep understanding of backend development, container environments, and API technologies, as well as a commitment to creating high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

Job Description :

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Java development, with a strong focus on Spring Boot and backend architecture.
• Prior experience in the financial sector is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of cloud architectures, preferably with relevant certification (AWS).
• Expert knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing complex system integrations.
• Strong background in test-driven development and automated testing frameworks

Responsibilities :

Lead the design and development of robust, scalable, and maintainable backend systems, ensuring adherence to high and basic design principles.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement integration solutions, ensuring seamless data flow across systems.

Apply SRE principles to enhance system reliability, performance, and availability.

Utilize container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift to streamline deployment and orchestration of applications.

Leverage Spring Boot to develop microservices and backend applications, applying best practices and design patterns.

Design and implement RESTful APIs, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests.

Guide the creation of responsive and intuitive user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks, with a focus on React.

Write unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, or PowerMock, and ensure adherence to quality and security standards using tools like Sonar, Fortify, and Web Inspect.

Produce comprehensive documentation for each microservice, detailing architecture, design decisions, and implementation guidelines.

Participate in Agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Proactively identify and resolve bugs and performance issues in a timely manner.

Engage in database design and optimization for integration systems, ensuring efficient data management and retrieval.

Lead database architecture and optimization efforts, with a focus on performance and data integrity.