Job Type: Contract
Job Category: IT
Job Description
Job Title: Java Architect Lead
Location: Dublin, OH
Duration: Long term Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a Java Architect Lead with strong hands-on development and architectural leadership experience to own and drive enterprise-scale Java initiatives. The ideal candidate will act as a technical leader, guiding the team through architecture decisions, best practices, and end-to-end delivery while remaining deeply involved in design and development.
This role requires lead-level ownership, strong Microservices and Spring Boot expertise, and the ability to mentor teams while partnering closely with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and development of enterprise Java applications using Microservices architecture
- Take full ownership of technical delivery, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability
- Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership to development teams
- Design and implement solutions using Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and modern Java frameworks
- Define and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices
- Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
- Review code, mentor developers, and drive continuous improvement across the team
- Support application modernization, cloud readiness, and DevOps-aligned development practices
- Identify and resolve complex technical issues and architectural risks
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in Java application development
- 5+ years in a Java Architect / Technical Lead role
- Strong hands-on expertise with:
- Java (8+)
- Spring Boot
- Microservices architecture
- REST APIs
- Experience with enterprise system design, integration patterns, and distributed systems
- Proven ability to lead teams, make architectural decisions, and drive delivery
- Strong understanding of performance tuning, scalability, and security best practices.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows
Required Skills
Performance Architect