Java Architect - Fully Onsite at Pittsburgh, PA - Must be Local - W2 Contract Position

Job Title: Java Architect
Job Type: W2, Contract
Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Onsite
Remote: No

Required Experience: 12+ Years
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Java Architect to design, develop, and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, cloud technologies, and enterprise application architecture.

Required Skills:

• 12+ years of experience in Java/J2EE application development, with architecture and technical leadership experience.
• Strong expertise in Core Java, Java 8+, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring MVC.
• Extensive experience designing and developing Microservices architecture.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, SOAP services, and API integration patterns.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Hands-on experience with databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Knowledge of messaging technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.
• Experience with design patterns, distributed systems, and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of application security, scalability, availability, and fault tolerance.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Define and implement enterprise application architecture and technical standards.
• Design scalable, resilient, and high-performance Java-based solutions.
• Lead technical design discussions and guide development teams.
• Review code, enforce coding standards, and ensure best practices.
• Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and recommend architectural improvements.
• Lead integration with internal and external systems using APIs and messaging platforms.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and architectural governance throughout the SDLC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-native and event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of domain-driven design (DDD), CQRS, and event sourcing.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Relevant cloud or architecture certifications are a plus.

Eligibility:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage complex technical requirements.