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KēSTA I.T is actively seeking a Senior Java Architect for an immediate contract engagement with our government client.
Work Location: This position is Hybrid
Job Description:
We Are Seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Architect to lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. This role requires deep expertise in Java-based technologies, full-stack development, and modern architectural patterns, including microservices and distributed systems. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, drive architectural decisions, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions aligned with business objectives.
Responsibilities:
· Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Java (Spring Boot) on the backend and modern JavaScript frameworks on the frontend.
· Lead the architecture and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise solutions.
· Collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions aligned with business needs.
· Design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services.
· Build responsive, user-friendly interfaces using modern frontend frameworks.
· Contribute to DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and automated testing.
· Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and work effectively within iterative development cycles.
· Analyze, design, document, implement, and test software solutions based on user stories.
· Work closely with stakeholders to translate complex business processes into technical solutions.
· Identify recurring patterns and design reusable, scalable components to improve maintainability.
· Provide mentorship, guidance, and knowledge transfer to development teams.
· Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across applications and environments.
Required Skills:
· 12+ years of experience in software/application development with strong expertise in Java.
· 5+ years of experience in application architecture for large-scale, mission-critical systems.
· 3+ years of experience with microservices architecture, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes or OpenShift).
· Strong experience designing multi-tier, distributed, and high-availability systems.
· Proficiency in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Oracle, and Hibernate/JPA.
· Strong frontend development experience with Angular, React, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
· Extensive experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
· Experience with message queuing systems (e.g., IBM MQ or similar).
· Strong understanding of REST APIs, service integration patterns, and secure application design.
· Expertise in authentication and security protocols such as OAuth 2.0, SAML, OpenID Connect, and JWT.
· Experience with DevOps tools and practices including Git, Jenkins, Maven, Docker, and Kubernetes.
· Knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks such as JUnit and Selenium.
· Familiarity with modern testing tools (e.g., Playwright) is a plus.
· Awareness of AI-assisted development tools.
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
· Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and business stakeholders.
· Experience working in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and traditional SDLC methodologies.
· Strong understanding of enterprise integrations, APIs, middleware, and system interoperability.
· Ability to assess legacy systems and recommend modern, scalable solutions.
Available Benefits:
· Medical Benefits (Platinum level plans available)
· Work from home / Hybrid / Onsite options
· PTO
· Holiday Pay
· VTO
· 401K
· Charitable Match
· Training reimbursement
About KēSTA I.T.:
Our name says it all; KēSTA I.T. (Keys-to-I.T.) AND our people are our keys to our success!
KēSTA I.T. is a premier Utah-based technical staffing and consulting services firm. We specialize in temporary and permanent placement of Software, Hardware, Network, Cloud, CRM/ERP, Data, End-User support, Web and Executive / leadership-based positions on a full time and consulting basis.
If you're interested in a role where top performance is rewarded, personal time is valued, and excellence is demanded at every level we want to talk to you today!
Where do you want to go? We've got the keys! ~ KēSTA I.T.