Job Specifications
Full Stack Architect
Location: Chicago, IL, Buffalo Grove, IL, Dallas, TX, NYC, NY & Springfield, MO
Contract
Must Have: Java, React & GCP
Experience Level: 12+ Years
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. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java-based technologies, modern front-end frameworks, cloud-native architectures, and proven experience in managing and mentoring development teams.
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/GCP).
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 AWS, Azure, and GCP (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.