Java Full stack Architect

Java Full Stack Architect Location: St Louis, MO / Dallas, TX / Chicago, IL Duration: Long term contract 13 Years Of Experience Level Required. Candidates who can work independently are more preferred. 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. 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/Google Cloud Platform). 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 Google Cloud Platform (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 (Google Cloud Platform), 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 dashboards. Equal Employment Opportunity statement: Our company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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