Java Architect_ Dallas at Photon

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Architect to lead the design and evolution of our scalable, high-performance systems. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex business problems and robust technical solutions, ensuring our architecture is secure, resilient, and future-proof. Key Responsibilities • System Design: Define the architectural vision and technical roadmap for enterprise-grade applications. • Cloud Strategy: Design and implement cloud-native architectures using AWS services to optimize for cost, performance, and scalability. • Technical Leadership: Provide mentorship to engineering teams, conduct code reviews, and establish best practices for Java development. • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with product managers and executives to translate business requirements into technical specifications. • Performance & Security: Ensure all systems adhere to rigorous security standards and maintain high availability through proactive bottleneck identification. Technical Skills & Qualifications Core Development • Java Expertise: Deep proficiency in Java , Spring Boot, and Hibernate/JPA. • Microservices: Strong experience designing and deploying microservice-based architectures and RESTful APIs. • Database Management: Proficiency in both SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB, MongoDB) databases. Cloud & Infrastructure • AWS Mastery: Extensive experience with core AWS services including EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and VPC . • Containerization: Hands-on experience with Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes (EKS). • Serverless: Knowledge of serverless computing patterns and event-driven architecture using AWS Event Bridge or SQS/SNS. • DevOps Integration: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, or AWS CloudFormation for Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Soft Skills • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. • A strategic mindset with a focus on long-term scalability rather than quick fixes. Preferred Experience • Experience with message brokers like Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ. • Familiarity with front-end frameworks (React/Angular) for full-stack context. • Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional). Compensation, Benefits and Duration Minimum Compensation: USD 44,000 Maximum Compensation: USD 156,000 Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role. Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees. This position is not available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post

Requirements

Must-haves

System Design: Define the architectural vision and technical roadmap for enterprise-grade applications.
Cloud Strategy: Design and implement cloud-native architectures using AWS services to optimize for cost, performance, and scalability.
Technical Leadership: Provide mentorship to engineering teams, conduct code reviews, and establish best practices for Java development.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with product managers and executives to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
Performance & Security: Ensure all systems adhere to rigorous security standards and maintain high availability through proactive bottleneck identification.
Technical Skills & Qualifications Core Development
Java Expertise: Deep proficiency in Java , Spring Boot, and Hibernate/JPA.
Microservices: Strong experience designing and deploying microservice-based architectures and RESTful APIs.
Database Management: Proficiency in both SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB, MongoDB) databases.
Cloud & Infrastructure
AWS Mastery: Extensive experience with core AWS services including EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and VPC .
Containerization: Hands-on experience with Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes (EKS).
Serverless: Knowledge of serverless computing patterns and event-driven architecture using AWS Event Bridge or SQS/SNS.
DevOps Integration: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, or AWS CloudFormation for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
A strategic mindset with a focus on long-term scalability rather than quick fixes.

Nice-to-haves

Experience with message brokers like Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ.
Familiarity with front-end frameworks (React/Angular) for full-stack context.
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional).
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Maximum Compensation: USD 156,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post

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401k

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