Java Architect - Pittsburgh, PA - Only W2

Note: Due to client compliance requirements, we are only able to consider candidates who can work directly on W2 for this position. (Third-party vendors, C2C arrangements, and subcontracting options cannot be considered.)

Title:- Java Architect

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite)

Duration: Long-Term Contract

Key Skills:- Java, Microservices, Spring boot, Angular/react

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Java Architect to lead the design and development of enterprise-scale applications within a modern banking technology environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java, Microservices, Spring Boot, and modern front-end frameworks such as Angular or React. This role requires strong architectural leadership, hands-on development capabilities, and experience building highly scalable, secure, and resilient applications.

Required Skills

12+ years of software development experience5+ years of experience in solution/application architectureStrong expertise in Java/J2EEExtensive experience with Spring Boot and Spring CloudHands-on experience designing and implementing Microservices architectureExperience developing RESTful APIs and integrating enterprise applicationsStrong experience with Angular and/or ReactExperience with event-driven architecture and messaging technologiesExperience with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQLStrong understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, and secure coding practicesExperience with cloud platforms and containerization technologiesFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Responsibilities

Design and architect enterprise-grade applications using Java and Microservices.Define architecture standards, frameworks, and best practices.Lead technical design discussions and architectural reviews.Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and development teams.Develop scalable REST APIs and integration services.Guide development teams on coding standards and architectural compliance.Drive modernization initiatives and cloud adoption strategies.Ensure application security, performance, scalability, and reliability.Support CI/CD implementation and DevOps transformation efforts.Mentor senior and mid-level developers.

Preferred Qualifications

Banking or Financial Services experienceExperience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging platformsExperience with Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShiftKnowledge of OAuth2, JWT, SSO, and enterprise security frameworksExperience with AWS, Azure, or GCP