Web Application / DevOps Architect

We are looking for Web Application / DevOps Architect for our client in San Jose, CA.

Job Title: Web Application / DevOps Architect

Job Location: San Jose, CA

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $60hr - $65hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• 1+ years of experience in application development with deep expertise in full-stack backend languages like Node.js, Java (Spring Boot), Go, or Python (FastAPI).
• Advanced proficiency with message queues and event streaming systems such as Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or AWS EventBridge.
• Hands-on experience configuring API Gateways and proxies like Kong, Apigee, NGINX, or Envoy.
• Expert knowledge of distributed caches and data grids, specifically Redis, Memcached, or Hazelcast.
• Master-level skills in Docker and Kubernetes, specifically optimizing container lifecycle events and service-mesh communications (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).

Responsibilities:

• Design modular, scalable web application structures utilizing microservices, event-driven architectures, and domain-driven design principles.
• Architect and manage enterprise middleware, including message brokers, API gateways, enterprise service buses (ESBs), and data distribution fabrics.
• Build local development environments (e.g., containerized dev stacks) and automated testing gates to accelerate daily engineering workflows.
• Establish high-performance API architectures, cross-service communication protocols, and strict versioning standards across all platforms.
• Design distributed caching strategies, session management flows, and database connection pooling to minimize application latency.
• Collaboratively build automated CI/CD pipelines that handle complex code builds, integration testing, and blue-green application deployments.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities