Full Stack Architect

Full Stack Architect

Location : Chicago, IL, Buffalo Grove, IL, Dallas, TX, NYC, NY, Springfield, MO &

Remote

Must Have : Java, React, GCP & ecommerce

Experience Level : 12+ Years

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Enterprise Java Full Stack Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java-based technologies, modern front-end frameworks, cloud-native architectures, and proven experience in managing and mentoring development teams.

Key Responsibilities :

Architectural Leadership : Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure enterprise-grade applications using Java and modern full-stack technologies.

Hands-on Development : Actively participate in coding, code reviews, and technical problem-solving across the stack (Java, Spring Boot, Angular / React, REST APIs, etc.).

Team Management : Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring high-quality deliverables, adherence to best practices, and continuous skill development.

Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

DevOps & CI / CD : Define and implement CI / CD pipelines, containerization strategies (Docker / Kubernetes), and cloud deployment (AWS / Azure / GCP).

Performance & Security : Ensure application performance, scalability, and security through design and code-level optimizations.

Technical Roadmapping : Contribute to the technology roadmap, evaluate new tools and frameworks, and drive innovation.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

12+ years of experience in software development with at least 5 years in an architectural role.

Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate / JPA.

Proficiency in front-end frameworks like Angular,

React (Must Have 3-5 years) , or Vue.js.

Experience with RESTful APIs, Microservices Architecture, and API Gateway.

Solid understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and

GCP (Must Have 2 years)

Experience with Docker,

Kubernetes (Must have 3 years) , and CI / CD tools (Jenkins,

Google Cloud Build , GitLab CI, etc.).

Strong knowledge of RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra).

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

Certifications in Java, Cloud (GCP), or Architecture (TOGAF).

Experience with Agile / Scrum methodologies.

Exposure to AI / ML integration or data engineering is a plus

Experience working with Apigee Gateway integration, Event driven architecture (CloudRun, Pub / Sub messaging), and setting up Cloud Logging and Monitoring dashboard