Java Architect

Java Architect 4 Days a Week Onsite in Tempa, FL 6 month CTH opportunity Technical Requirements Core Technologies Java 17+/Spring Boot/Gradle React, TypeScript, Node.js Next.js and NestJS preferred Python/FastAPI preferred Git and GitFlow branching strategies Software Development & Engineering Excellence Provide hands-on leadership in the development of enterprise applications using Java and modern development frameworks. Define and enforce software development standards, coding practices, CI/CD processes, and quality assurance frameworks. Oversee application modernization efforts, including migration from legacy systems to cloud-native architectures. Ensure software quality through code reviews, testing strategies, performance optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions. Team Leadership & Mentorship Mentor developers, technical leads, and engineering teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. Guide teams through troubleshooting complex technical issues and production incidents. Support Agile delivery by ensuring EPICs, Features, and User Stories contain sufficient technical detail to drive successful sprint execution. Conduct technical training sessions, knowledge-sharing workshops, and architecture reviews. Promote transparency regarding project risks, challenges, successes, and lessons learned. Stakeholder & Business Engagement Partner with business leaders, product managers, project managers, architects, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery. Analyze business processes and operational challenges to identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and modernization. Assess risks, dependencies, and technical constraints while developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans. Deliver technical presentations, architecture reviews, and executive briefings to leadership and stakeholders. Serve as a trusted advisor on strategic technology initiatives and digital transformation efforts. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience. 10+ years of software development experience with at least 5+ years in an Architecture or Technical Leadership role. Extensive experience designing enterprise applications using: Java Spring Boot REST APIs Microservices Architecture Event-Driven Architecture Distributed Systems Strong understanding of application architecture, integration patterns, security, governance, and software development lifecycle methodologies. Experience leading Agile development teams and large-scale software delivery initiatives. Proven ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Anveta