W2 Only -Need only Local to Austin Texas - Java Architect (Austin)

Strong experience with Java EE, Spring Boot, and microservices frameworks. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Google) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Proficiency in API design and integration (REST, GraphQL). Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible). Knowledge of security best practices for cloud-native applications. Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ). Exposure to serverless computing and cloud-native services. Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) for modeling complex business domains. Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack). Familiarity with performance tuning and high-availability strategies. Understanding of cost optimization in cloud environments. Healthcare industry experience preferred Fundamental understanding of the Information Management principles, IT processes, SDLC, architecture and technologies adopted by an organization. Consulting and Facilitation Skills. Customer-focused ability to communicate across all levels of the organization. Proactive Leadership style; self-starter and strong attention to detail. Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.